Date:         Mon, 21 Oct 2002 08:10:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
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From:         Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
Subject:      Re: AW: Update on my engine swap (very long)
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I think Robert is talking about me, below.  I used the 4 spd. ACW tranny
that came stock in my '90 Vanagon.  It has a tranny length equal to the
5 spd. that came in the '83 diesel.  This longer length, than either the
4 spd. '80-'83 aircooled tranny or the 4 spd. '82 diesel tranny,
requires the further "setback" of 1 1/2" that the '83 bars provide.

By the way, I recently did a run down I-5 starting in Clinton and
filling in Aberdeen.  The 1.8 RV engine took 9.9 gals. to go the 242
miles.  There were 80-100 miles of "stop and go" type driving included
in this tankful.  This, in my equipment loaded Vanagon (about 4400 lbs.
total including myself) and flowing with 70-75 mph traffic.  I'm using
the stock "swivel" exh. manifold (restrictive but the back pressure may
have some benefit).  All I've done is increased the AFM spring tension 3
notches and advanced the valve timing 6° (adjustable cam gear).
Kirkland LT195/75R14 45psi front and 50psi rear.

Dana

Robert Keezer wrote:

> I learned this from another local conversionist who put a inline -four into a Vanagon
> Robert
> 1982 Westfalia