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Date:         Sun, 13 May 2001 23:12:16 -0400
Reply-To:     "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@mindspring.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@mindspring.com>
Subject:      Re: Porsche 911 Engine
Comments: To: Michael Ramer <ramerm@earthlink.net>
In-Reply-To:  <4120015013183921920@earthlink.net>
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At 11:39 AM 5/13/01 -0700, Michael Ramer wrote: >I had an opportunity to ride in an early 80's Westfalia Vanagon recently >in which the owner had installed a Porsche (3.2l w/G50 5-speed I believe). >Lots of mods necessary to get it right, but this guy was an ex Porsche/VW >mechanic, so he had the resourcs. He got the 911 engine from a [new] >wrecked 911. Needless to say, this thing moved! While stopped at a light, >some kids in an lowered import were overheard commenting: "Why would >anyone would put such nice wheels (17" Ronals) on such a POS?" It was >quite entertaining to leave them and their respective jaws in the dust! >They tried to keep up with the Vanagon, but no dice! The owner did mention >that the front end tends to get very light and unstable at around 110+ but >runs just fine at 85mph all day. He has taken it to Cabo several times >with few problems. This was his current daily driver until his Syncro >engine was ready (another custom 2400cc Porsche/VW hot rod). Supposedly, >this Vanag! on was to be featured in one of the VW mags soon. All it takes >is $$$.

And inspiration. I wonder if this van belonged to the famed Marty Schneider. msds.com The guy rules. hk


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