Date:         Sun, 23 Feb 2003 09:37:01 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Organization: http://WetWesties.org
Subject:      Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
Comments: To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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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

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