Date:         Tue, 15 May 2001 21:34:04 +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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>I don't care about Subarus.

We're sorry for you!

>Please, buy a Subaru.

CXan't afFORD it.

>Marry a Subaru.

Now, THERE's an idea!

>There are things better than a damn Subaru.

So? There are better thungs than Porsches too (though not in the sportscar
world, except maybe an NSX).

>Subarus and their transmissions break, too.

The cars don't, the autotrans unfortunately do, SVX included.
>\
>You are comparing a 1960's 2.7 Porsche motor (Redline over 7000 RPM, thank
>you) with a one-in-a-million 1990's Subaru SVX motor.  The Porsche motor has
>no turbos, no variable intakes, no catalytic converters, no knock sensors,
>no water cooling, just plain damn good engineering meant to do one thing:
>win.  It's an ideal upgrade for the air-cooled Vanagon.

The Subaru may well not have a turbo or variable inlet or catcon. Water
cooling means a HEATER. It's the ideal upgrade for a watercooled Vanagon.

>If you wish, we can even up the ante.  Why don't I compare a 3.2 L Porsche
>racing motor with your puny Subaru WRX whistle-blower.  (Arnold voice)
>Porsche pumps you up, Subaru sucks eggs!

The WRX is 290PS, from only 2 liters. That's 145PS/liter. It's NOT a racing
engine... those put out over twice as much reliably, still from 2 liters.
What's your Porsche engine's specific output?

>All Subaru fans, the line is forming to the right.  The cliff ledge is
>waiting.

Great! 4WD will let us climb it no worries! We'll look down on you from the
edge.

>Oh, and please don't make me quote my Porsche books.

Hee hee.


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