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Date:         Sat, 14 Dec 2002 01:26:46 -0500
Reply-To:     Herb Mooney <hmooney@RESTOREANDMORE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Herb Mooney <hmooney@RESTOREANDMORE.COM>
Subject:      re. turboing a vanagon
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> If you want a good turbo go with the VW 1.8T motor, there was a Vanagon
1.8T
> one on ebay for sale a couple of days ago.
>
> If your somewhat of a junkyard cheap dog like me, go with the Ford 2.3
> Turbo. I have the motor, mount, harness, need the kit from KEP. I'll let
you
> folks know how it goes. Should have it started in the Spring if all goes
as
> planned. I'm sure I'll have to raise the deck but I can live with that for
> the added power.
>
> Stock Specs for the 1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe:
> 190HP @ 4600RPM
> 240Torque @ 3400RPM
>
> This should help tow my 900lb boat to the Bay.
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