On 1/7/05 12:55 PM, "Jean-Woo Kim" <jeanwoo@FULLER.EDU> wrote: > Some of the younger kids I know here in So Cal are real savvy with the small > Japanese engines from Hondas and Toyotas. Apparently these engines are > readily available at low price (like 200-400 USD). Has anyone tried putting > these small Japanese engines into their Vanagons? They seem about right in > terms of size and output. I know that Subaru engines are the engines of > choice but they are not as easily found. The question I am really asking is: > What is the absolute cheapest way to go when my stock 2.1 WBX with about > 150K gives up soon? > > Jean-Woo > 87 GL Westy > > For the most part the honda turns the wrong direction. Makes for 4 speed reverse and one forward. The couple that do turn the right direction have the wrong torque ranges vs rpm. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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