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Subject: Re: [T3] 2.3L ? > On 21 Feb 2001, at 11:02, MNWebb@aol.com wrote: > > > Toby - Is all the talk about larger engines being less reliable, > > running hotter, and having a shorter lifespan just talk? How do you > > think a 2.3 will last in your square? And where is it from, and more > > importantly what will a beast like that cost? > > Up to some point, with great care, extra parts, skill, and $$$ you > can build larger engines that will have stock longevity. Above some > point the extra power can only come at the expense of decreased > lifetime. > > In my opinion, a 2.3L is way over this line. > > - The last T-1 2.3L engine I worked on was lucky to go 20 miles. BUT, It was developing 239 hp on the dyno. and was only driven 1/8-1/4 mile at a time. I think is was called L-Gas dragster. 900 lbs '62 bug. Transaxle took a beating too. :=] Russ Wolfe russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe