2.1L GoWesty ECU upgrade?

[pushkick]

what is the status of the gowesty new engine
Management system? Would you recommend the system? How easy to switch? Does it improve gas milage or reliability? Any problems?
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1990 vw automatic camper

[Corwyn]

I admire GW's investment in R&D to keep these beasts on the road. That being said, their engine management is expensive and commits you to a VW flat-four. Though a workhorse in it's day, the engine today has dismal statistics for mileage, power and oil consumption.

I replaced my engine with a FAS Gen V.

Just my opinion, having gone through three VW flat fours; none of which lasted more than four years. Granted, I put a LOT of miles on each . . .
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[pushkick]

After looking at your suggestion i think that
Is a very expensive solution that i can not afford.
3000 vs 12000+. Why did you not install a subaru engine or a larger gw engine? There is even a shop that will convert to a tesla motor.
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i see said the blind man to his deaf dog
i am going to quit smoking and drinking and die a healthy man. gotta laugh
there is no deed to the planet earth
1990 vw automatic camper

[Corwyn]

My last engine was a GW 2.45. Lasted four years. I wanted to have it German from front to back. Not being an engine mechanic, I saw a lot of complications with a Japanese engine in a German vehicle. The Subaru is a great engine, but the interface has to be done right and still there are follow-up issues. Worst case, I can drive mine to a VW dealer. The FAS Gen V is the same engine that VW has been putting in the Beetle and Jetta since 2002. Parts availability is a plus also.

I tried three times to keep a flat-four in my van, but it seems the aftermarket support is like a crack dealer: keep that engine, you're gonna need our parts.

I was looking at the LAST engine I'd have to install. The long game was more expensive.
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'90 White Westy ("The Longship")
FAS Gen V 2.0
The Annual Baja Rally
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604813&highlight=baja

"If anything's" gonna happen, it's gonna happen out there"
~ Captain Ron ~

[pushkick]

I cant even get my vanagon worked on at a vw shop/dealer and i havent been able to find anyone to work on the body either.
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i see said the blind man to his deaf dog
i am going to quit smoking and drinking and die a healthy man. gotta laugh
there is no deed to the planet earth
1990 vw automatic camper

[MarkWard]

I don’t have it bookmarked, but there was a pretty comprehensive thread discussing a members install and experience. Maybe someone can link it for you.
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[MayorMcCheese]

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=583219