Date:         Sun, 2 Mar 2003 09:22:06 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Comments: To: Warren Chapman <vwsyncroguy@YAHOO.COM>
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OK, so we know the horepower on each of these. And we know the ft-lbs of
torque. Now what do these engines actually weigh. Would be nice to compare.

I like the way my stock Van is balanced front to back and pretty much
how it handles. But I would hate to make an engine swap and wind up with
a big bob-weight stuck in back that changes handlling, drivability and
requires all kinds of tweaking on the suspension and steering.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Warren Chapman wrote:

>So the 2.6L Audi has 134 hp, 147 ft.lbs.
>
>About the same as a Subaru 2.2L 4 cyl, which is 135 hp and 139ft.lbs.
>
>A Subaru 2.5L 4 cyl has 165 hp and 166 ft.lbs. (OBD-2,however)
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>A Suby 3.3L six cyl has 230hp and 228 ft.lbs. (tighter fit, length like an
>I5)
>
>All three have kits readily available, and fit in the Vanagon engine bay
>with no modifications to the deck lid necessary.  Smooth running, reliable,
>modern "boxer" engines all....that fit.
>
>But the I5 is VW/Audi(German), if you must.
>
>
>Warren Chapman
>Moderator
>SubaruVanagon Group
>Yahoo Groups
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