Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 21:47:49 -0800
Reply-To: Leon Korkin <korkwood@SURFREE.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Leon Korkin <korkwood@SURFREE.COM>
Subject: Re: Subaru conversion
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David Marshall wrote:
> I think Chris Stann has my feelings at heart too! Keep it a Volkswagen, or
> at the least keep it German with an Audi engine.
David,
It appears you are suggesting that in our modern world there is advantage to
keeping vehicles all-german or all-american, or all-japanese at any cost?
American classic Harley-Davidson should get rid of their parts made in Japan?
Are we making desisions using our heart feelings only? Volkswagen quality and
technology in Vanagon was way behind other european and japanese brands. After
so many blunders they finaly got their act together and make competitive cars.
When we make decisions about what parts to put in our Vanagon we need to use our
brains and what's the best to keep it running. Those who are "purists" will stay
in slow lane with original engine. Those who have Subaru engine will be staying
with traffic, moving at an average 80mph now days and passing when needed. Why
bother with gaining mere 10-15 hp when you can have extra 40! It is worth extra
effort!
I may ruffle some feathers but prefer to be realistic
Leon
85 Subwagen Westy
>
>
> I have not personally installed a Subaru engine but I have a fair idea what
> is required. I feel the I4 engines are simpler to install especially if you
> get someone [like us] to do the wiring harness for you - both KEPs and Fast
> Forward's kits require minor fabrication of some parts - it takes a little
> thinking for installing both. BOTH conversions have their pluses and
> minuses. I openly state that I am biased towards the I4 conversions, this
> is what I do during my evenings and weekends! I am sure by the end of the
> day you will see arguments for both.
>
> If you have any questions about I4 conversions please let me know, I will
> try my best to assist you.
>
> David Marshall
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of dawn
> Sent: March 28, 2001 9:41 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: subaru conversion
>
> Is the subaru conversion easier than the i-4 conversion? I can get a
> legacy motor for 375.00
> Darrel 88
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