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Date:         Mon, 4 Sep 2000 20:19:16 EDT
Reply-To:     SBWC919@AOL.COM
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From:         Brian Jones <SBWC919@AOL.COM>
Subject:      AAAAAAAHHH !!! i cant make up my mind! subaru or 1.8l vw 4cyl
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so i have a dead vanagon, formerly a 1.9 wbx that i want to convert. i can
buy a 70k mile subaru motor with all parts for 650.00. or i can buy a 86 golf
with a 1.8 litre 4 cyl for around the same money. the choices are drivinng me
nuts! the only reason i consider the subaru is that it is a balanced flat 4
and revs high. my van cruises 65 mph @ 3600 rpm. this is the subies peak
torque range. the 1.8 peaks at about 3200 and isnt balanced so it will be a
rougher ride( more vibrations?) i just dont know...... purists dont take
offense> the conversion will be cheaper for me to do, since my core is
totally wasted. sorry if ive been rambling- too much tequilla
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