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Date:         Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:44:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: WBX engine conversion/upgrade to tow a boat?
Comments: To: Magic1910@AOL.COM
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Probably more important that an engine conversion is a BRAKE upgrade.
I've towed a small motorcycle trailer with my Westy and having enough power to
tow it
was not a problem. But, boy, you really noticed how much it taxed the already
marginal brakes.




Todd
'88 Westy


Greg Morrison wrote:


> My wife and I always say, "Wouldn't it be great to be able to tow our 18 foot
> boat with the Westy?"  Unfortunately, we feel that would really tax the
> engine and the patience of those drivers that are behind us.  So, can anyone
> out there tell me if there is an engine conversion/upgrade that will give us
> enough hp and torque to get that specific job done?
> TIA,
> Greg & Val
> 86.5 Camper Syncro WLE
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