Date:         Mon, 13 Sep 2004 11:31:36 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Observations on my Westy (6 cylinder conversion)
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This previous weekend I had the pleasure to drive from Washington DC to
PIttsburgh Pennsylvania. I chose to use I-68 through western Maryland
and West Virginia (I hate the PA turnpike). I-68 has some impressive
hills (6% grade for 13 miles as an example). My 6 cylinder (SVX)
converted Westy handled these without any problems (and I think
surprised a bunch of folks in other vehicles on this road.)

Now that I've driven on I-68 (still haven't yet done Corridor H in WV)
I can say that I'm totally pleased with the performance on this engine
conversion. The Appalachian mountains aren't very tall, but we've got
grades on the roads that rival anything out west. I know prior to my
conversion how much I hated poking along in 3rd gear in the right lane.
Now I don' t have to.

Now with fall approaching it is time to work on getting that propex
heater installed. :)