Date:         Mon, 2 Feb 2004 07:30:08 -0500
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
Comments: To: Matt Bennett <matsuwesty@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <410-22004201211529640@earthlink.net>
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Expensive, and to few part avaliable.

Matt Bennett wrote:

>Why not just install a Subaru 2.2L motor?
>End result:  More power, California emissions approved (already cleared
>with sticker), fits in engine compartment with no modifications (actually,
>better than the original VW motor, about the same price, and (dare I say) a
>better motor.
>I know some people will say, "Don't put that Jap (excuse me, country to the
>far east of us in the USA) crap in your van!"
>Well, ask any person that's done the conversion and they all say that they
>love their van even more with the new far eastern power.  Just a thought.
>Matt
>'87 Westy/'90 Subaru 2.2L motor (lovin' every minute of it)
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>website:  http://home.earthlink.net/~matsuwesty
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>"Life is a journey, explore each day and treasure every minute given to you"
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