Date:         Mon, 14 May 2001 19:49:00 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Subject:      Re: Is a Porsche 911 engine too powerful for a Vanagon and/or
              Syncro             Drivetrain?
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>Most transmissions are rated for torque capacity.  Although the Porsche 2.7
>has more torque than your 2.0 Type IV, the torque comes on higher in the
>power band.  In my opinion, unless you like tire-smoking take-offs, your
>transmission should handle the extra power.

I doubt it. Enough 091s and 094s blow to indicate that they have trouble
handling the stock Type 4 engine. And you put a powerful engine in with the
intent of USING it, otherwise just put in a 36hp 1200, it'll bolt up.

>There's nothing like the song of a Porsche flat-6 screaming at 6000 RPM!

Except for a Subaru flat-6 at 7500rpm.

>And you will have to rev it high to get the power out of it.  As a wonderful
>benefit, should you keep the stock 4-speed, you will be in the meat of the
>power band at about, say, 90 MPH in fourth gear.  Then you floor it and pass
>all the Vana-barus!  Revenge is upon us!

Shouldn't have to wind the 3.3 Subaru up, and your Porsche-powered Vanagon
certainly won't leave it (or a 290hp Legacy/WRX-powered van) behind!


Andrew Grebneff
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