Alistair Bell wrote: > Seeing as David M. and I have different opinions on the relative merits of > various I4 conversion approaches, I would like to solicit responses from > list members who have done any type of I4 (gas or diesel) engine > conversions. > > If you could take the time to answer: > > 1. kit or self devised (if kit which one?) Self built > 2. year done 1999 thru 2002 > 3. miles on van since conversion maybe 4000 > 4. problems (if any) associated with engine conversion none > 5. aspects of conversion that you ARE happy with All VW inline 4 cyl. , lots of part lines up. Cheap. Runs real smooth. No vibrations > 6. aspects of the conversion you are NOT happy with Vw has several different fuel system to chose from. I'm runnning CIS-E. This is not what I would do in the next swap. Could be done easier, with motronic, or Digifant. > 7. Cost of conversion Under $1000 USD.....No kidding, Less than a Thousand. > If you could send your responses to me (albell@uvic.ca), I will honestly > collate them and post them to the list. > > Alistair > > -- > '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94 > albell@uvic.ca > http://members.shaw.ca/albell |
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