1987 stock 2.1 horsepower?

[IdahoDoug]

So, my Bentley says the 2.1 puts out 90hp. A google search turns up 95hp. Could someone verify what my 97 is rated at? I'm 90% certain a minor change was made to the 2.1 that upped it to 95 but I need to be certain for a mysterious reason that will come up again later. Thanks. I wouldn't ask except that if I'm wrong it will be 100% embarrassing later.

DougM
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[ashafer]

Still got your owners manual? I would think that would be accurate...maybe? Other than that idea, I'm of no help with my lowly 1.9L Cruising 35 up to A-Basin today was brutal.

[IdahoDoug]

Man, if you got some skiing in today then I'm having zero pity on you! None!

It didn't come with the owner's manual, and I've been keeping my eye out for a used one. So, the Bentley's all the published and printed info I have at the moment.

DougM
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[RGS Paul]

The '86 and '87 were rated at 95 hp, in '88 the rating system changed and all subsequent 2.1's were rated at 90 hp. The engines are identical though. So technically you have the 'high output' US 2.1.

Paul
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[Rocky Mountain Westy]

Well Doug,

I think the answer is not enough.

Just teasing..
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[danfromsyr]

When my brother was driving his AC vanagon camepr he always said "it takes the 1st 100hp just to get these down the road, and we're starting under the curve"
like RMW said, not enough...
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[SoonerDave]

I'm convinced that that 95 hp is in dog years.

Schafer, how was ABasin?
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-'86 Wolfsburg Westy Weekender original 2.1 Waterboxer - "Buster". Like the moe. song - Pig can fly!! Not named after it's tendency to have things on it bust.

[krusovice]

Horsepower? Not really.

[vanjoe]

Factor in the miles and wear and tear. So technically it is probably lower unless you just did a rebuild. These factors=a decrease in HP.

[Inlet]

that number is only to the crank. I'd like to see some dyno numbers.

[dhaavers]

90? 95? What's a few HP between friends?

My '86 is listed @ 95 but it FEELS like 96...


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[Volksaholic]

I always felt better about the power ratings on my VW engines if I converted from HP to SP (Squirrel Power). It's been a few years since I took VolksMath, but I think the conversion is HP*1024, which puts your power at around 92,160 SP.

Paul
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[Franklinstower]

[Classicvibe]

Link


Looks like a 1.9, but you get the picture
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[MSwart]

You might have the HP of your engine stamped on it. Mine is stamped on the engine close to where the top bolt on the left (US drivers-side) that fastens the gearbox to the engine is located. Close to the plugged hole into the bellhousing.
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[IdahoDoug]

Thanks, I'll look.

DougM
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[syncrosimon]

Here is my effort, a 'bog standard' Euro DJ 2.1


Link

The operator only dared rev her up to 4900rpm as there is no tachometer fitted!! Don't know if there would have been a few more bhp if he had?

Simon.
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[morymob]

What about the ' euro??' ones that is supposed to have higher comp ratio/morehp, how to I D? Do ones imported/ sold in Canada have this engine? Need facts not web heresay.

[kevtherev]

Ah yes the legendary 2.1 DJ 112 bhp...it pushes my two tonnes round with ease

production run 2/1985 - 10/1992
output 82kW - 112bhp DIN @ 4800RPM
Torque 174Nm @ 2800 RPM
Bore. 94 mm
Stroke. 76 mm
Compression ratio. 10.5:1
minimum octane rating 98 RON
ignition system transistorized hall effect
trigger location distributor
fuel system Bosch Digijet injection
type multi point fuel injection - intermittent
air metering flow
Valve timing at 1mm lift.
Inlet opens. 10° BTDC
Inlet closes. 48° ABDC
Exhaust opens. 50° BBDC
Exhaust closes. 0° ATDC
Valve dimensions.
Inlet head diameter. 40 mm
Inlet stem diameter. 7.96 - 7.97 mm
Inlet overall length. 122.5 mm
Inlet valve seating face angle. 45°
Exhaust head diameter 34mm
Exhaust stem diameter 8.91 - 8.92 mm
Exhaust overall length 122.5
Exhaust valve seating face angle 45°
Tuning and Emission
ignition coil supply voltage 11 volts
primary resistance coil green label .5-.8 ohms - coil grey label .6-.8 ohms
secondary resistance coil green label 2400-3500 - coil grey label 6900-8500 ohms
firing order 1 - 4 - 3 - 2
distributor part number Bosch - 0 237 022 054
ignition timing 10°±1° BTDC @ 800RPM without vacuum see note.
Ignition advance checks 0°-2° @ 1050RPM w/o vacuum and basic timing
2°-6° @ 1300RPM w/o vacuum and basic timing
12°-16° @2400RPM w/o vacuum and basic timing
vacuum advance range 12°-16° engine degrees (9-11)
idle speed 800±50 RPM
oil temp for CO test 80°C
CO content @ idle 2±.5 % volume
HC content @ idle 300 parts per million
Service checks and adjustments.
Spark plugs Bosch W5DCO/ W7CC0
electrode gap .7mm
valve clearance hydraulic
compression pressure 11-14 bar (150 psi-195psi)
oil pressure 2 bar @ 2000RPM

FACTS!

[Captain Pike]

So is this Dijifant 2 with no ignition pulse and a vacc dizzy or Digijet on a 2.1 with a vacc dizy
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