Research & Development Projects

Foreign Auto & Supply and Tiico are very proud to "up the ante" for Vanagon inline engine options.  First by combining the mechanical dynamics of the ABF 2.0L 16 valve DOHC to run Naturally Aspirated, Supercharged, or Turbocharged.  Secondly, engineering a stand alone fuel injection package utilizing Delphi’s latest technology on fuel management systems.  

                          
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Our newly designed Engine Management System controlling our Supercharged ABF 16 Valve DOHC.  Click below and hear it roar in the stainless steel barrier lab while the Eddie Current dynamometer controls it at 'wide open throttle' under full load throughout the range of 1500 - 6500 RPM. Listen closely as the dyno automatically raises the RPM in intervals of 250 every 5 seconds.  All of the extra sensors wired are Frankensteinish in appearance but are necessary for proper calibration.  So crank up your volume and imagine a glass of good home brew balancing on the top of the engine as it blows past 200 Hp and 180 lb-ft torque! 

Engine and Fuel Management System Options:

1)  Tiico 8 valve
2)  Tiico 8 valve Supercharged
3)  Tiico 16 valve
4)  Tiico 16 valve Supercharged

5)  Tiico 16 valve Turbo

Also, coming soon:  Engine options will be available as 'Plug & Play' for passenger car engine upgrade for Golf, Jetta, and Passat.

  Calibration for 8 valve         Chad in Control Room
 

   16 Valve Supercharged          Mapping the ECU
 

Harness in full effect and intense R & D on the 8 valve
 

           8 Valve Supercharged getting calibrated
 


    Supercharged 8 valve & Supercharged 16 valve
 

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