I haven't been on this list for 5 years or so, since I sold my '81 (loved it in spite of its underpowered "glass" engine, except for the poor cabin heater). I was gonna scan the list for a few days before writing, but I'm interested in this conversion thread. I'm thinking about acquiring an '84 that was run out of oil. I want to learn what's current regarding engine conversions. If I can do a conversion with a strong reliable engine, I'll keep it. Otherwise, I'll sell as is or repair the stock engine and sell it (since it didn't die from the more normal electrolysis probs, I probably have good heads, will need strong lower end). Also, I was partial to the 4 speed and this one's automatic. I thought the auto was more fragile. Is this so in the '84? Oh, and, I'll bite . . . what's a TiiCo? Thanks for any advice. Kelley in Kansas.
> Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 20:39:24 -0700 > From: A & C Grobey <alien1@jps.net> > Subject: Re: Engine Conversions > > My sister has now logged about 500 miles on her Tiico conversion and is > loving it. I was very jealous of her today as I followed her on a freeway > onramp and up a long hill on the freeway. I could not keep up and I was in > my Ford Ranger with a 4 liter V6! I think she was showing off a little. > > Alan > Sherwood, OR > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of > James Huskins > Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 5:54 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Engine Conversions > > Thanks to all who responded to my questions about Subaru vs. TiiCo > conversions. I had been leaning toward Subaru, but here's my current > thinking: |
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