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Re: [T3] Parts suppliers



Gee.. I had mine up to 100!  with a little tweaking and parts from other
systems.

Keith

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> From: Erkson, Toby <toby.erkson@intel.com>
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject: RE: [T3] Parts suppliers
> Date: Monday, May 03, 1999 3:44 PM
> 
> If you plan on a reliable, trouble-free trip car-wise I highly suggest
you
> tune up the FI system.  Now is not the time to start learning about carbs
on
> the T3 engine (i.e. right before the trip) if you're thinking of this
type
> of conversion!  A properly running FI system will deliver *good* gas
mileage
> and get your top end up (95mph, level ground, no tail wind, one really
> skinny high school student driving ;) and will cruise all day long (well,
I
> wouldn't recommend 95mph all day, though).
> 
> Buy quality, not cheap parts.  Yeah, they may be more $$$ but in the long
> run you actually save money due to reliability and longevity.
> 
> If you need our help you're gonna have to tell us EXACTLY what's wrong.
> We're all taking a break this month from mind-reading as it can be rather
> tiring :)
> 
>    CC replies to: None, as I get messages right away.
>    Toby Erkson
>    air_cooled_nut@pobox.com  <-- Please use this address for email
>    '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed
>    '75 Porsche 914 1.8L, R.I.P., ORPCA member
>    '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chipped, Jamex sport suspension
>    Portland, Oregon, http://www.pobox.com/~toby_erkson/
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > MY CAR RUNS LIKE CRAP!!!!!!!  I have a '70 (FI) sqrbck and it 
> > runs horrible. 
> >   I am planning on taking a road trip in it this summer and 
> > need to get it 
> > running up to par.  Where on the internet or anywhere else can I find 
> > companies who supply performance parts for (FI)type 3's.  I 
> >:€ make it 
> > run more efficiently and boost the top speed.
> 
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