Date:         Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:10:28 +0200
Reply-To:     Calle Fallberg <calle.fallberg@SWIPNET.SE>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Calle Fallberg <calle.fallberg@SWIPNET.SE>
Subject:      engine swap/ conversion
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THE engineswap !

OK, you guys are in a hot debate on power vs reliability and I think that one should .... but
....a couple of years ago I saw the perfect "Vanagon GTI", a guy with a completely blown VBX who decided to go all the way .
The floor/firewall was cut open, a subframe welded and a Chevy 350 with 350 auto, a shortened driveshaft and a Nova rear axel installed !
A little boat-type lid over the engine and he had what he claimed to be the perfect red-light racer - " It ate Golf GTI´s for breakfast" - with reasonable handling thanks to the mid engine !
There were also perfect access to the engine behind the sliding door, the only drawback was the loss of space !
Then one day, an 18 wheeler did not stop at redlights but rearended the Vanagon :(
No person got injured though.....
 
Cheers

Calle 
-88 Vanagon
Mullhyttan Sweden