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Date:         Tue, 31 Jan 2006 10:23:17 -0500
Reply-To:     "Bostig Eng." <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Bostig Eng." <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
Subject:      Re: V8 into Vanagon?
Comments: To: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20060131081900.29069.qmail@web33501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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We can install the Ford Racing roots blower on the zetec and make more power and more low end torque than the SVX without the extra weight and noise not to mention maintenance costs. The zetec isn't technically an american engine either, but it is made by an american company, close enough?

Jim Akiba

At 03:19 AM 1/31/2006, Robert Keezer wrote: >If I read Zoltan's question right, his question >is if anyone has information on an American >engine. (not Subaru or electric). > >Remember- he doesn't like the Subaru (can't find >the plugs) . > >With Zoltan who does his own maintenance, >simplicity and accessibility is important. > >Zetech engine comes to mind. I saw a Ford Focus >engine- 130 hp- it did'nt look too complicated. >Not V-engine though. > >Robert > >1982 Westfalia > > > > > > >--- Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote: > > > I was looking at a Subaru today and could not > > find one spark plug or wires. It seems very > > crawded in there. How would I work on it if I > > put one into mine?! Yes, I know it is a nice > > engine and more powerful and so on. But. > > Being in the US, would it not make better sense > > to put a V6 or a V8 of American origin in > > there? I am sure this subject has been > > hammered from day one, but I don't remember > > reading about it on the list. I have seen > > aluminum V6 out of a boat that looked beautiful > > and compact. The 350 Chevy engine is famous. > > Heavy, I know. But it is simple and powerful. > > Easy to work on, cheap parts, etc. > > What is the general opinion of the members? > > Zoltan > > > > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around >http://mail.yahoo.com

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