Date:         Sat, 20 Jan 2001 22:18:46 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Towing capacity with I4 conversion?
Comments: To: phil stanhope <swellmaster@HOTMAIL.COM>
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You can tow a lot with very little.  Stopping is the issue!

When I was first experimenting with the I4 conversions I used a 1979 Audi
Fox motor to power my Syncro this was a 1.5L "EH" engine with 71hp and
73ft/lbs of torque - you could measure 0 - 60 with a desk calendar!  I towed
a 1980 GTI 150km on a U-haul tow-dolly.  I slowed down quite a bit on the
hills, but on the flats it was perfect.  It was down right scary stopping as
there were no brakes on the tow-dolly.

Since then I have towed cars (Golfs and Rabbits) with a 1.8L (105hp) and
2.0L (130hp) and I have managed quite well - obviously the 130hp is the way
to go.  Just get some cross drilled brakes to help you stop.  Also, I think
the Vanagon is rated 500kg towing with no brakes on the trailer and 1400kg
with brakes.


David Marshall

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of phil stanhope
Sent: January 20, 2001 1:55 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Towing capacity with I4 conversion?


Ahoy there fellow Listees!
Im thinking about towing a 15ft powerboat with 140HP outboard. How much
towing capactity would i have if i convert my engine to 120HP I4 Golf motor?
Is this not a good idea?

Ball Park Ideas welcome

Phil 84' all white westy
"millenium flacon"

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