Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 10:38:59 -0800
Reply-To: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Engine swap - I4 - which angle, motor and FI?
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"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"
*Most but not me- no vibration problems in ten years.
Robert k
1982 Westfalia '95 Golf III 2.0
* The vibrant Tweako
--- jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> wrote:
> 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.
>
> ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
> 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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