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marcotheturbosteamengine Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 265
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:53 am Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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Thanks, on the list 👍🏼 |
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OB Rat Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2013 Posts: 77 Location: Florence, OR
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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Marco, I sent you a pm re a question to my specific engine...in all your free time!! |
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SyncroChrick Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2005 Posts: 1010 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 1:16 am Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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I was just about to pull the trigger and start ordering parts for 2.5 Subaru conversion for my Syncro, but I would so much prefer to keep the WBX if I can have the same 170hp....this would be so perfect.
Please add me to the list:
[email protected]
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marcotheturbosteamengine Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 265
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:09 am Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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SyncroChrick wrote: |
I was just about to pull the trigger and start ordering parts for 2.5 Subaru conversion for my Syncro, but I would so much prefer to keep the WBX if I can have the same 170hp....this would be so perfect.
Please add me to the list:
[email protected]
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Sure no problem, just added you, Im ramping up production of all the components as there has been an overwhelming demand for my kit. The turbo waterboxer kit will out perform a 2.5 suby due to the extra torque the turbo creates right were you need it most.
Thanks for your interest |
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jxgyvr Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 11 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:35 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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Please add me to the list. [email protected]
Cheers!
Jobe _________________ 87 Syncro hightop. |
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marcotheturbosteamengine Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 265
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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Thanks, added👍🏼 |
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Alluvial Van Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2012 Posts: 131 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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I may have missed it somewhere but with the turbo is it expected that the stock internals will put up with the boost? Or is the turbo meant for a rebuilt engine with stronger internals? |
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marcotheturbosteamengine Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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R.J. wrote: |
I may have missed it somewhere but with the turbo is it expected that the stock internals will put up with the boost? Or is the turbo meant for a rebuilt engine with stronger internals? |
Stock MV internals are completely fine for moderate boost, The important part is having fully programmable modern FI. With a built motor rpm and boost can be increased = more power |
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lobotac Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2017 Posts: 1 Location: Tacoma, Wa
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:49 am Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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Very Interested! Please add me to the list [email protected] |
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marcotheturbosteamengine Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 265
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:15 am Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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On the list , thanks |
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016 Posts: 3786 Location: VA/TN
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 6:20 am Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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I have a Westy with a stock 1.9L with ~120k miles. I was interested in getting more power with a Subaru motor.
If I can achieve this with the WBX, what benefits do I gain with going with your kit. And also, would it be a good time to do a top-end rebuild at same time? _________________ Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
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Uber-S-S6 Samba Member
Joined: November 19, 2012 Posts: 11 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:24 am Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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Please add me to the list.
and thanks in advance for making this happen.
Paul
[email protected] |
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marcotheturbosteamengine Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 265
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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Uber-S-S6 wrote: |
Please add me to the list.
and thanks in advance for making this happen.
Paul
[email protected] |
Added to the list, thank you |
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marcotheturbosteamengine Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:52 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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shagginwagon83 wrote: |
I have a Westy with a stock 1.9L with ~120k miles. I was interested in getting more power with a Subaru motor.
If I can achieve this with the WBX, what benefits do I gain with going with your kit. And also, would it be a good time to do a top-end rebuild at same time? |
Hi, at 120,000 miles you should really think about a full rebuild not just a top end, as its a early 1.9 it has the early case with beetle t1 engine type bearings,the 1.9 are strong but dont get me wrong the subaru is a great option but it has it’s downfalls also and they usualy need a full rebuild too. |
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katzenjammer Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2005 Posts: 113 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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To the original poster, this is very cool stuff. Do you have one of these turbo upgrades actually installed in a Vanagon and driving down the highway at this point? _________________ 1990 Westy Multivan, Auto (3.08 R&P) 1.8T by SAH |
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marcotheturbosteamengine Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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katzenjammer wrote: |
To the original poster, this is very cool stuff. Do you have one of these turbo upgrades actually installed in a Vanagon and driving down the highway at this point? |
Ive built meny High HP turbo Waterboxers, im just about to start testing in the real world in my vanagon, but only for the base MV tune, there is nothing experimental or out of the ordinary with my FI kit, im using off the shelf part that have literally millions of reliable miles, reliability was one of my No.1 concerns so making it as simple and as few components as necessary was paramount.
https://youtu.be/wl3SRRzVNes
https://youtu.be/KBJsxwRKVIE
https://youtu.be/AE9kTMg0Bns |
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SyncroChrick Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2005 Posts: 1010 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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marcotheturbosteamengine wrote: |
katzenjammer wrote: |
To the original poster, this is very cool stuff. Do you have one of these turbo upgrades actually installed in a Vanagon and driving down the highway at this point? |
Ive built meny High HP turbo Waterboxers, im just about to start testing in the real world in my vanagon, but only for the base MV tune, there is nothing experimental or out of the ordinary with my FI kit, im using off the shelf part that have literally millions of reliable miles, reliability was one of my No.1 concerns so making it as simple and as few components as necessary was paramount.
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Marco,
I think for us it is the right philosophy. I know I am as equally interested in reliability as performance. I believe most of us would be happy with ~150hp if there is no sacrifice in reliability.
thank you again for all your effort. |
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Syncronoid Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2012 Posts: 1110 Location: Stanford, CA and Bend, OR
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:02 am Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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Yes, just like in the videos, please!
marcotheturbosteamengine wrote: |
katzenjammer wrote: |
To the original poster, this is very cool stuff. Do you have one of these turbo upgrades actually installed in a Vanagon and driving down the highway at this point? |
Ive built meny High HP turbo Waterboxers, im just about to start testing in the real world in my vanagon, but only for the base MV tune, there is nothing experimental or out of the ordinary with my FI kit, im using off the shelf part that have literally millions of reliable miles, reliability was one of my No.1 concerns so making it as simple and as few components as necessary was paramount.
https://youtu.be/wl3SRRzVNes
https://youtu.be/KBJsxwRKVIE
https://youtu.be/AE9kTMg0Bns |
_________________ '90 Syncro Westy w/GW2.5L |
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crazyvwvanman Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2008 Posts: 9895 Location: Orbiting San Diego
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 11:14 am Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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Yes, please get us more power where we will use it, like 120 hp at 3500 rpm. Don't bother quoting numbers at much over 4500 rpm, don't really need that.
Mark
SyncroChrick wrote: |
Marco,
I think for us it is the right philosophy. I know I am as equally interested in reliability as performance. I believe most of us would be happy with ~150hp if there is no sacrifice in reliability.
thank you again for all your effort. |
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regis101 Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2005 Posts: 2078 Location: Livermore, Ca
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: 200hp-300hp Turbo Waterboxer is the US ready? |
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150 on the tq side of life is all I'd need.
That and how to get a Pass on the smog visual.? _________________ Peace, Regis |
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