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rustagon
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:15 am    Post subject: its time for a engine. Reply with quote

OK... this is what i want...i want you members to tell me which power train you have , the pros / cons, the common problems you have with them. your current MPG's... a fyi for you subie guys, Raby is making subie ring/ pinion kits... what do you think of them...
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The mod will be along to redirect you shortly.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:56 am    Post subject: engine Reply with quote

tencentlife wrote:
The mod will be along to redirect you shortly.
Blue Bay Bus X2 but before they redirect you, buy a tencent engine you can never go wrong with one they are the best. PS- I wish I had one! I have a GW 2.3 It's been good so far at 50,000 miles good power. Very Happy Waterboxer rule , It's only original once!
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aww, thanks Joe!
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A quick search will show some really good and really bad options.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The FAQ's have some great threads to read. Scroll down until you get to the engine conversions. Have fun. Very Happy

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6236052#6236052
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear Rustagon,

As others have noted you are asking a question that requires research on your part.

Please "Use the SEARCH" function and visit read the FAQ first.

Later, if you have specific questions ask.

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