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Date:         Sat, 27 Apr 2002 11:20:26 -0600
Reply-To:     Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
Subject:      diesel conversions?
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I have a general question about diesel conversions:


Given the fact that the vanagon transmissions are geared down such that
you're only doing 65 mph at 4,000 rpm (automatic trans) it would seem that
diesels which are known for low revs but lots of tourque would not enable
you to go much faster in your vanagon.  Is this correct or can these turbo
diesels run at 4500 rpm's all day to keep you movin at freeway speeds?  My
vanagon does great on roads w/ 45 mph speed limits, its just when i get on
the freeway that the lacking performance is really noticeable.


Thanks,
Andrew Fox...  member of Norther Colorado VW Club, if interested please
pmail me.  Several upcoming shows and events this summer including one at
the Budweiser brewery in Ft. Collins on June 6th!
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