Re: Cheap upgrades...

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <wje97@hamp.hampshire.edu>]

The best cheap upgrade I've ever done is gut the cat and take the
muffler off, replace it with a couple of cherry bombs. But I'm
masochistic. It is interesting though that this seems to put one's gas
mileage up by about 4mpg. People tell me that VW's like a little bit of
backpressure - maybe a muffler's better with larger than stock sized
exhaust, but I've had really good experienced with stock size exhaust
and no restriction on the flow whatsoever. Check your local laws before
doing this, and if you have objections to your car being loud, don't do
it either.
    I find that it really makes a huge difference in how the engine
feels - quicker throttle response, more power, especially up high. Just
eager to rev in general.
    -Josiah

"Bonnie E. Muscavitz" wrote:

>  Hi all!  I have an 88 16v rocco that is in good mechanical, and great
> cosmetic shape.  It's basically stock, and i was wondering how i could
> kinda beef it up a little without spending too much cash.  I was
> mostly wondering about engine performance upgrades that i could do
> myself.  Also, does anybody have a short shift kit?  If you do, i was
> wondering if it is really worth the $85 or so, and also are they easy
> to install?  Does anyone have/had any problems witht the sheild on the
> catalytic coverter vibrating and making a really annoying rattling
> noise at about 1100 rpm?  If so, any remedies??thanx all,corey m.


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