Date:         Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:52:35 -0700
Reply-To:     Damian Shaw <dts@XMISSION.COM>
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From:         Damian Shaw <dts@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
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Nathan,

One thing about a 5-banger in the Vanagon:  VW lifted the rear engine
decklid to get this in.  That means you have to too.

The 5-banger is a great engine, but, as one mechanic put it to me "it
has long legs" - meaning it is a great highway cruiser but bottom end
torque isn't great.  HOWEVER - there are a lot of different versions
of this engine and the 20v turbo was an awesome engine but it won't
get into a Vanagon very well.

Four bangers can compete well with the 5s and go in a lot easier.

Damian


>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