[T3] more on the motor swap

[Brian <vwfye@frontiernet.net>]

<x-flowed>the notchback was out and about this afternoon.  the GEX motor is 
running okay... but as a 'turnkey' less exhaust, i expected more.  the 
engine DOES NOT have air flaps and the lower engine tin looks to be of 2 
different styles.  i have to admit that i seldom run the flaps, but i 
would expect a professional motor shop to install them.  also, it is a 
stroker motor... be it a mild stroke, with no full flow done to it. 
again, i scratch my head at this.  anyway, those looking to buy a 
turnkey motor from somewhere, remember... it is a type 1 world.  when 
this motor is done with it's like, i will try to do a detailed tear down 
and see what failed and why.  i admit to not having confidence that it 
will last, as i have torn down 4 different gex engines and found builder 
error inside.  maybe this one will be different as it was built in the 
last 2 years and the others were all 3+ years ago.  anyway, after 
driving the 1500sp for 5+ months and not being able to spin the tires 
(even in the rain) it was a nice treat today to lay a 6ft patch of 
rubber, accelerate up my driveway instead of just climb it and to pull 
into traffic at speed!  

--
Brian Fye  http://www.geocities.com/menacefye
1964 Notchback Speedster w/ 2332cc -- driven whenever possible
1964 Notchback 1904cc w/alternator -- the daily smile
1973 Squareback:  no motor  -- the redo



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