Date:         Sun, 18 Feb 2001 09:23:45 -0800
Reply-To:     DAN WILKIN <msfandan@HOME.COM>
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From:         DAN WILKIN <msfandan@HOME.COM>
Subject:      engine swap question
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HI - I'm new to vanagons and the list. After years of searching I finally
found what I have been looking for .......... a Vanagon crew cab. I have
been following the list for the last couple of weeks and have observed a lot
of talk about engine swapping. Mine has some life left in it but I can see
that within the next year or two I will have to re-power. It hasn't taken
many miles to realise that the WBX motor is to say the least "underpowered".
Has any one ever tried a swap with a BMW engine? perhaps the 2.5 litre out
of a 3 series? Or a 2 litre out of a 2002 (or 3 series)? In my early stages
of Vanagon ownership and observing the list, the Golf engine would seem the
most likely candidate. Volvo in a VW? Subaru in a German vehicle? Has anyone
ever tried a Corvair motor? Why do you keep the fuel injection system form
the WBX when switching engines? ....................... Just a few questions
from a new guy ................. thanks for your time.

Dan Wilkin
Victoria BC