RE: [T3] Staying away from converting to carbs...

[RJ Latherow <RJLATHEROW@atlantic1.com>]

Here's a question- I know I can't touch the holy displacement, but how
much else can I do when i rebuild (recreate is more like it) myFI motor?
I'm sure full-flow won't hurt anything.  What about hydraulic lifters?  
-rj

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Jim Adney [SMTP:jadney@vwtype3.org]
> Sent:	Wednesday, August 26, 1998 10:37 PM
> To:	type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject:	Re: [T3] Staying away from converting to carbs...
> 
> On 26 Aug 98, at 17:52, scott a keck wrote:
> 
> > I brought this subject up once many moons ago about looking for a
> source
> > for a replacement ECU for a T3...  Something that would let me run a
> > stock appearing engine (intake, injectors, oil bath air cleaner
> ect.) but
> > also allow me to make changes. (header, 1.25 rockers, greater
> > displacement, ect.) 
> 
> Why not try ported heads, counterweighted crank, stock cam and 1600.  
> If done carefully, it can yield great reliability and OE economy, as 
> well as increased power when called for.  Shim the valve springs for 
> equal compressed height and use the Berg swivel foot rocker 
> adjusters.  Add a full flow oil filter and get better than stock 
> longevity.
> 
> Jim
> -
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> Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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