Date:         Sun, 7 May 2000 22:44:27 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
Comments: To: Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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Doktor Tim wrote:
>
> At 03:18 PM 05/07/2000 -0700, you wrote:
> >I'm bolting on some extra horsepower (130)by bolting on a Subaru engine.
> >
> >Warren C.
>
> Yes, indeed, and load the tranny and axels to 50%+ more load than intended
> by their design. A short, fast life is more palatable to some egos, some
> not.

Tim,
Since the model driven by Per is putting out 112hp stock, the 130 Subaru
is not going to stress the overdesigned drive train of the Vanagon. The
Legacy is a proven conversion, engineered by a guy that's been in the VW
drivetrain business for thirty-two years.

I've converted two campers, a '78 and an '80, to Buick V6 power, both
engines making about 150hp. Both trans had over 150k miles when
converted, and both have more than 30k since. Neither has had any
transaxle/CV joint problems to date. It's nice to be able to keep up
with traffic.

Your inflammatory comments have not been missed.
Larry