Date:         Wed, 5 Mar 2003 11:51:26 -0500
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Call for I4 conversion owners survey
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
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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