GoWesty 2.7 engine with EFI?

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Good to hear, Thanks for following up.
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’84 “Westfailure”/2.1 Digijet/5.43 Ring & Pinion/Peloquin/D-rated BFG KO2s

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[KWard]

Two years later and some 9,000 miles and we are still happy about the 2700 GoWesty engine and GW-EFI upgrades!

Yes, we would do it all over again and only wished we did it several more years ago!

GET OUT, GO WILD!

K&K

[dave_bus]

I'd order two or three of these https://gowesty.com/products/oil-filler-tube-gasket?variant=41426721374373. If the first one leaks try adding Gasgacinch https://gowesty.com/products/gasket-sealer-and-belt-dressing. If that also doesn't work, try doubling them up?

Mine doesn't leak but I'm also afraid to remove and replace it with the amount of rust and corrosion both the tube and the studs have. That said, it can't be worse than replacing and sealing the water pump crossover and gasket when everything is already in place above, making for an interesting game of guessing where the gasket and sealant is when you try to hold it together and insert and tighten the bolts while not being able to see them.

[medicmaniac]

Gas pump and new filter helped 2.7 greatly.. 16 MPG… anyone know how to change the gasket to the oil pipe at the block? The pipe that leads to the oil filler tube..

[Dan57]

I have a 400 AH LiFePo4 battery under the rear seat that runs the A/C nicely.
I installed a Victron charger that also can act as a 30 amp power supply that I can use at campgrounds that have plug ins.
Dan
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'86 camper, GW 2450 with GW-EFI, AT with Peloquin

[4Gears4Tires]

How are you powering that AC during the night?
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'87 Syncro Ferric Oxyhydroxide Superleggera Edition
'85 Westy Sciuridae Domus Edition

[Dan57]

I've had a very good experience with my GW-EFI.
I installed the EFI along with a new 2450 back in 2021, and have since put nearly 40,000 miles on the combination.
The EFI has been flawless, and the bump in torque from the 2450 is very nice.
We just got back from a 5400 mile trip from southern California through the gulf coast and back through the midwest, going from sea level to 11,000 ft pass on I-70, and it sure was nice to have the power to not only climb hills, but being able to run the air conditioner all through the humid south.
The only problem we had the whole trip was being uncomfortable sleeping at night due to the humidity- I have since installed a Dometic roof top A/C and we'll see how it goes the next trip.
Dan
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'86 camper, GW 2450 with GW-EFI, AT with Peloquin

[medicmaniac]

I had my 2.7 installed around the same time as Kward… EFI, all SS coolant components, top of the line everything…. Honestly I’m still workin out the kinks after 6k miles. Here’s what’s going on so far:

Oil pipe at block gasket leak. Second time repairing this.

High speed fan rarely comes on now. It’s unnerving because it runs at higher temps. Averages 200.. goes as high as 214 up hill.

I have a knock on rocky dirt roads… clears up for the most part on paved roads. Just replaced my fuel pump, filter, and hoses.. I’m hoping it was just a weak pump. I only use 93 octane.

Fuel mileage? 12 MPG… to be fair I have a RTT on it.. and 16” BFG’s…those don’t help!

Speed: super perky/eager on straight aways, I usually hold 75 on the freeways, it can do 80+ but the gas mileage is garbage..… maintains 60-65 on the worst climbs… again, RTT- holds it back.

My transmission blew up the first trip I took with the 2.7… it was fun tho.. there was a ton of power on the freeway.. it was a beast.. then it blew. My rebuild from GTA is still a beast, but has a longer 4th now so it’s not wrapped up so high on the freeway.

My EFI system used to fry the ignition coil on cylinder 4 regularly. I’m not sure what’s changed, but it’s stopped doing this. The only good part is that it’s easy to replace and you can pick the coils up anywhere.

What I’ve learned? Replacing the engine doesn’t mean perfection/reliability. If you want that don’t buy a vanagon.

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[renorick]

Going on two years with my 2700 install. 1987 Syncro Westy. My scanguage shows average temp running around 204-207 degrees. May hit 210-212 on long uphill grade. Van runs great without hiccups. Starts right up, idles a little lumpy and can run in the powerband all day. Would I like another 100hp sure. But really not needed. I have not needed to tinker with engine one bit. The rig is reliable and we have no hesitation dring and camping in Nevada's outback. Enjoy the ride.

[Ted2]

Following this also also with my 121k Westy.

[wildcatden]

Interesting reading this thread on the GW2.7. I am looking at a Westfalia with 2.7L already installed.

Any update on your current experience with your 2.7L?

Anyone with long term GW 2.7L (and its required GW-EFI) package?

[KWard]

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quote="E1"]Engine looks dyno.

Saw your considering the front anti-sway bar, massively recommended. Our van actually *handles* with one, turn-in is vastly improved, D-rated tires filled with plenty of air nicely finishes the handling benefits of the bar.[/quote]

Thanks, yes, we went with the T3 HD 25 mm and the upgraded End links!

Yes, game changing suspension!!!!

We are very happy with the upgraded GW EFI & 2700 performance! This is not the same Vanagon we bought in 1992! It is stable, smooth, and POWERFUL, never thought we would say that!

Hope to see more Vanagons in the Wild! K&K

[ALIKA T3]

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Engine looks dyno.

Saw your considering the front anti-sway bar, massively recommended. Our van actually *handles* with one, turn-in is vastly improved, D-rated tires filled with plenty of air nicely finishes the handling benefits of the bar.
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If ever twice as rich, we’re gettin’ a double-wide
’84 “Westfailure”/2.1 Digijet/5.43 Ring & Pinion/Peloquin/D-rated BFG KO2s

AI has spoken to further illiteracy, to steal, to cheat, and to replace humans

[Dan57]

VERY nice!
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'86 camper, GW 2450 with GW-EFI, AT with Peloquin