Date:         Wed, 2 Jan 2002 10:10:59 -0600
Reply-To:     Dart 330 <dart330@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dart 330 <dart330@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
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Since VWSA is using 2.5 liter inline 5 cylinders, why isn't anyone importing
these? It seems to me that there is "no replacement for displacement" and an
extra half a liter would add alot more power. When my boxer engine goes I
want the five cylinder. Any body know of a company with a kit?

Nathan


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>
><< I have seen a number of members postings and vendors sites that talk
>about
>the I4 conversion.  The only one that I have yet seen that doesn't have the
>engine protruding into the van or modification of the deck lid is the
>tiico.
>Why?  What is different about their conversion than other companies /
>homebrew conversions? >>
>
>Brian,
>
>Tiico is actually the Johnnie-Come-Lately of the VW inline-4 conversion
>world. VW did it first. They did that with the I4 diesel. Then they
>continued
>to do that for a while in South Africa. IIRC they only offer the inline 5
>there now.
>
>Following VW's lead, many aftermarket converters used parts from diesel
>Vanagons which permitted the engine to lie at a more dramatic angle. This
>permitted the head and induction system to be tucked under the rear lid
>just
>like VW did.
>
>The first aftermarket supplier of these engine conversions that I am aware
>of
>was Overland under the label of Eurospec. They eventually left the Vanagon
>engine conversion business to concentrate on other VW and Audi products.
>
>Some time later, Tiico came into being. They are the only ones I am aware
>of
>who carry a kit close to complete.
>
>BTW, I have one of the early "homebrewed" inline 4 conversions assembled
>around 1990. Engine is tucked under the lid as VW designed them to be.
>
>BenT




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