Date:         Sun, 13 Mar 2005 07:23:02 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Engine swap - I4 - which angle, motor and FI?
Comments: To: Tom Altman <tom@ALTMANVILLE.COM>
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On 3/12/05 21:51, "Tom Altman" <tom@ALTMANVILLE.COM> wrote:

> OK - I'm wanting to do an engine swap on my '89.  I definitely want to use a
> VW power plant.  So please do not throw in the Subbie thoughts.  I am very
> impressed with what the WRX motors can do but I have access to a lot of VW
> parts and they are much more familiar to me and my dad who will be helping
> me wit the swap.
> 
> 1.  Most likely I will go with the 2.0 engine.  They are relatively
> inexpensive and have a good increase in hp unless you convince me otherwise.
> 
> 2.  What angle?  I would like to keep the engine lid stock - so I feel like
> the 45/50 is the way to go.  But so many of the internet information I have
> found seem to go the 15 or upright way?  What is the
> advantages/disadvantages of these?  My other bias towards big angle is I
> hope to obtain a doka some day and would like to transfer the knowledge to
> that project.
> 
> 3.  What fuel injection?  This is where I am most confused and am looking
> for the most help.
> 
> Thanks for any information.
> Tom
You may want to go into the swap groups for deeper info.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vanagon-EngConv/
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico/

Most of the swappers I have talked with a saying that the upright normal
position engine has less vibration problems.  These can lead to alternator
bracket cracks and shorter life on the exhaust parts.  Most of the newer
converters that I have talked with are staying with the stock injection and
computers. 
As for WRX motors.  Not needed for anything except macho.
2.2 subie for me.

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