Date:         Tue, 20 Nov 2001 19:15:52 +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: VR6 into a vanagon
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>I have come across a good deal on a vr6 engine and wiring harness.  Has
>anyone got into on putting on into a Vanagon?  I realize KEP can make
>adapter plates to do this.  But... will it fit easily?  How much power
>is the stock tranny good for?    I can weld, I can wire up the FI. No
>problems there.   Just how well will it fit?
>
>The reason for doing this, is I tow my race car behind the van all the
>time.  The 1.6TD just won't go more than 70 mph while towing.   That is
>flat out.  It will barely cruise at 65.
>
>So any help or insight would be appreciated.
>
>Jason

Juergen Gembler <info@vw-scout.de> in der Vaterland has fitted one,
using a Porsche G50 trans. He understands Englisch but can't type it.
He runs the vw-bus forum.

The stock trans is suspect even with stock power... either beef it
with Aussie Albins gearset (you choose the ratios) and thicker Albins
mainshaft, or better still toss it and fit a G50 or 915.