Yes, but consider the WRX is rated at 227 hp (217 ft/lbs of torque)...The next "weakest link" in the Vanagon is the transmission, which was designed for 100hp engines. I'll definitely consider a Subaru engine for the next conversion project, but I wonder how the stock transmissions fair with these high HP conversions? Since all of my Vanagons are syncros, this is an important consideration.
On Thursday, May 1, 2003, at 05:30 PM, Sullivan, Michael wrote: > and next year Subaru is supposed to offer a 6-cylinder boxer diesel!!!! > |
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