John Rodgers wrote: > I have been perusing the TDIClub web site, and it has raised in my mind > the question of other engine options for the V-Gon besides the various > German and Subaru engines. I think Coyote did a Chevy conversion at one > time, but don't really know how sucessful it was. I wonder if the newer > small block Chevy-6 would make a suitable transplant. Should be plenty > of them around for cheap.
Actually there was a gentleman (whose name escapes me) who was a student at GMI. IIRC, there was a problem with gearing. Once again, IIRC, the Vanagon gearing caused the Chevy to spin much higher than it was comfortable at. Additionally, IIRC, engine balance was a problem. I'm sure the whole discussion is in the archives. (Yup, found the thread: Search on "chevy" around the beginning of 1996.) Jim -- If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. ~ Chinese Proverb ~ |
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