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vwbeta Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2011 Posts: 71 Location: Mar Vista, CA / Palm Springs, CA
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:48 pm Post subject: I have now officially put 50 miles on my tencent engine |
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..and all I can say is 'Wow - i have a completely different car '
I promise I will post a full review, with photos and details and such this weekend, but I could not resist some anecdotal experiences:
1. 405 N before 101 has an incline that my previous 2.1 could barely do 50, and when fully loaded was sluggish and more like 45 with throttle wide-open.
With tencent engine, exhaust and throttle body? I was accelerating UP the incline, in the passing lane and was doing 65 without difficulty. whoa!
2. I can easily do 70+ on the freeway. I haven't, but based on how much more room i have on the throttle -it sure feels like it. i have an automatic, and i'm afraid to put the throttle down to the floor. Okay, not 'afraid' as cautious at this time, but I hope you get the drift - for the first time, i feel like i have some emergency passing power..
3. the throttle response and low-end performance is amazing. i can actually tap the throttle and get an almost off-the-line jerk in performance. It isn't my porsche, but i could NEVER spill someone's coffee in the old 2.1.!
4. i'm actually concerned i could get myself a ticket in the westy. I never had that thought cross my mind before. i could have the throttle wide open and never be speeding on the freeway, ergo no tickets. Perhaps chris should offer an optional radar detector with his engine?
5. where are the 'tencent 2.2' decals?
cheers,
chris _________________ 1987 Westfalia 'SloJoel' Vanistan 2.2 + WBXaustSS |
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Rocky Mountain Westy Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Fort Collins Colorado
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psych-illogical Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2004 Posts: 1181 Location: AZ
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:10 am Post subject: |
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Wow. You sprung for the whole enchilada. Engine, exhaust and TB. Sounds like the whole combo rocks!! _________________ 83 1/2 Westy waterboxer
'57 Beetle-sold
Coupla '81 BMW motorcycles (R80G/S; R100RS)
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GWTWTLW Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2008 Posts: 2174 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:15 am Post subject: |
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SWEEET!
Pics or it didn't happen... _________________ 89 Syncro Westy - GW 2.5, now with a double knob job
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shadetreetim Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 1994 Location: Riverside, California
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Congratulations. I would love to have all those parts in my Bluestar. Nice write up. Tell us more.
The window sticker would make it even quicker. _________________ Tim Potts
Doing my best every time I drive it to dispel the myth these Vanagons have to be slow!
'89 Vanagon Bluestar/Country Homes 1.8T & .77 4th
'74 Jeep CJ5 |
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wenholzm Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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I have a 2.1, do'nt do these write ups, it is like eating a big steak in front of a hungry person. I am taking my freshman son to college on Monday, I wo'nt be able to change my motor for four more years.... |
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Rocky Mountain Westy Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Fort Collins Colorado
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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wenholzm wrote: |
I have a 2.1, do'nt do these write ups, it is like eating a big steak in front of a hungry person. I am taking my freshman son to college on Monday, I wo'nt be able to change my motor for four more years.... |
Hey drop out in three semesters. You will be doing burnouts with your van in no time.
Joking... good luck to the kid. Tell him to get a degree that makes money. Dad needs a new engine and some fancy exhaust. _________________ Rocky Mountain Westy Inc.
www.rockymountainwesty.com
970-310-3441
[email protected]
The Splitzgauer build (when I have time to work on it and update the thread)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=497133 |
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novice Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2009 Posts: 23 Location: West Coast
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Dude, I have driven that grade up the 405 grinding away in 3rd, hoping the traffic doesnt back up, and trying to go fast enuf to stay out of the right lane where the trucks inch up the hill.
Good for you man...I have 10c envy fo sho. |
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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GOOD ON YOU! I don't have a tencent motor but I know the feeling about having power and still more throttle. Haven't done any great inclines YET but I cruise at 100 kph (it revs too high at 105+) over hill and dale and I still have power to pull out and pass. I can now drive in the centre lane of a 3 lane regularly. For me it's been 18 frustrating mths BUT isn't it a wonderful feeling to actually feel that power and the extra power behind it I can feel happiness for you. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold) |
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morymob Samba Member
Joined: November 09, 2007 Posts: 4683 Location: east-tn
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: I have now officially put 50 miles on my tencent engine |
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vwbeta wrote: |
..and all I can say is 'Wow - i have a completely different car '
I promise I will post a full review, with photos and details and such this weekend, but I could not resist some anecdotal experiences:
1. 405 N before 101 has an incline that my previous 2.1 could barely do 50, and when fully loaded was sluggish and more like 45 with throttle wide-open.
With tencent engine, exhaust and throttle body? I was accelerating UP the incline, in the passing lane and was doing 65 without difficulty. whoa!
2. I can easily do 70+ on the freeway. I haven't, but based on how much more room i have on the throttle -it sure feels like it. i have an automatic, and i'm afraid to put the throttle down to the floor. Okay, not 'afraid' as cautious at this time, but I hope you get the drift - for the first time, i feel like i have some emergency passing power..
3. the throttle response and low-end performance is amazing. i can actually tap the throttle and get an almost off-the-line jerk in performance. It isn't my porsche, but i could NEVER spill someone's coffee in the old 2.1.!
4. i'm actually concerned i could get myself a ticket in the westy. I never had that thought cross my mind before. i could have the throttle wide open and never be speeding on the freeway, ergo no tickets. Perhaps chris should offer an optional radar detector with his engine?
5. where are the 'tencent 2.2' decals?
cheers,
chris |
Ever hear of 'engine break-in'?? Only 50 mi and driving like that would be grounds to cancel 'any' warranty. |
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Rocky Mountain Westy Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Fort Collins Colorado
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 5:49 pm Post subject: Re: I have now officially put 50 miles on my tencent engine |
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morymob wrote: |
Ever hear of 'engine break-in'?? Only 50 mi and driving like that would be grounds to cancel 'any' warranty. |
BOO, Mory, BOO.
Sounds like a perfect way to break it in. Get it out on the highway at different speeds. Make it work, exercise it.
Pussyfooting around the block is not the correct way to break in the engine. _________________ Rocky Mountain Westy Inc.
www.rockymountainwesty.com
970-310-3441
[email protected]
The Splitzgauer build (when I have time to work on it and update the thread)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=497133 |
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noganav Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2006 Posts: 1236 Location: San Diego CA
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome! Sounds like your old engine was pretty beat. This one should keep you smiling a very long time. |
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?Waldo? Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2006 Posts: 9752 Location: Where?
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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Just BE SURE in those high load situations to let off the pedal every couple/few seconds to give the rings time to cool and allow the engine vacuum to suck the swarf off the cylinder walls and indeed pushing it is what seats the rings most effectively. |
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goffoz Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2007 Posts: 1486
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: I have now officially put 50 miles on my tencent engine |
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vwbeta wrote: |
..and all I can say is 'Wow - i have a completely different car '
I promise I will post a full review, with photos and details and such this weekend, but I could not resist some anecdotal experiences:
1. 405 N before 101 has an incline that my previous 2.1 could barely do 50, and when fully loaded was sluggish and more like 45 with throttle wide-open.
With tencent engine, exhaust and throttle body? I was accelerating UP the incline, in the passing lane and was doing 65 without difficulty. whoa!
2. I can easily do 70+ on the freeway. I haven't, but based on how much more room i have on the throttle -it sure feels like it. i have an automatic, and i'm afraid to put the throttle down to the floor. Okay, not 'afraid' as cautious at this time, but I hope you get the drift - for the first time, i feel like i have some emergency passing power..
3. the throttle response and low-end performance is amazing. i can actually tap the throttle and get an almost off-the-line jerk in performance. It isn't my porsche, but i could NEVER spill someone's coffee in the old 2.1.!
4. i'm actually concerned i could get myself a ticket in the westy. I never had that thought cross my mind before. i could have the throttle wide open and never be speeding on the freeway, ergo no tickets. Perhaps chris should offer an optional radar detector with his engine?
chris |
congrats chris
I just picked up my 1.8T from stephan,today, and I feel your enthusiasm |
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Ddubsghia Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2006 Posts: 13 Location: Centennial, Co
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Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:35 am Post subject: Me too!! |
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I just rolled the speedo over 54 miles. I agree, WOW! Living in colorado at this altitude already a challange for my old 1.9, but this new tencentlife no challange. I have yet to put enough miles on it to do the eisenhower climb, (that will come in about a month) but i have cruised all around denver and the great thing is this van now pulls in 3rd! I roll in the left lane. No more dirty looks! I loved working with Chris, stand up dude. I'm full of stupid questioins and Chris answered with out any hesitation and made me feel like he really gave a shit. This guy is a true artist. I opted for the matching S/S exhaust as well, BadASS! I highly recommend if you want to upgrade your engine, and you want to keep it German! You can't go wrong with a Vanistan! Thanks for the early X-mas present! _________________ 84 Westy "Homer" -vanistan tencentlife 2.2
67 MB "Fintail"
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Although I don't have the 10 cent engine, I know the feeling of satisfaction and the highness of having a good engine under/behind you. Congrats. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold) |
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fsf1o1 Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2011 Posts: 186 Location: Florida
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Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:49 am Post subject: |
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Congrats man stoked for you I'll be doing a bostig conv soon |
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vwbeta Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2011 Posts: 71 Location: Mar Vista, CA / Palm Springs, CA
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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Update!
I've been driving the car for a while now - things seem to be going well. I haven't had any problems, performance is good..huge improvement still.
..although parallel parking is a little harder - between the new TB and the engine/exhaust combo, the car accelerates with just a light type on the pedal! i'm not complaining
only minor/negative is the whole package sounds great - but is definitely louder in the vehicle than the stock exhaust at idle and i've got a little vibration i have to look at. new engine mounts were installed when the engine was done, so it ain't that.. it feels like idle is a few rpm lower than it 'wants' to be - i'll talk to chris about that and discuss with my mechanic.
when driving it sounds great
One more comment: previous engine i had the buzzer / oil light flicker when i pushed the engine on a hot day. this car - not at all. never seen it once, in all the same places that i saw it before. i *did* get the oil-cooler from chris as well, so that is likely partly to blame!
mucho engine porn below:
_________________ 1987 Westfalia 'SloJoel' Vanistan 2.2 + WBXaustSS |
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carterzest Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3842 Location: Eagle, ID/Sun Valley, ID
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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After driving Chris's personal jalopie test dummy at Syncro Solstice, all I can say is <drool>.
I'm going this route as well when the 2.1 craps. Of course, I'll order it before it blows, right.
A thing of beauty.
Nice thread!
Bring it down to PDX for the Dec 11 Christmas meet _________________ Happiness=Portland, Oregon in the rearview mirror! |
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Joined: September 04, 2008 Posts: 1279 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:59 am Post subject: |
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looking good, congratulations _________________ 88 Westy GL Vanaru 07 2.5 EJ25/AA Trans/oiling plates, 1.14 3rd-.77-4th..solar powered cabin |
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