On 4/3/06, John Connolly, Aircooled.Net <john@aircooled.net> wrote: > > I think the kit was great, and it looks darn near factory. I also want > 250hp > for $150, that would be nice but I know it's not going to happen in my > lifetime LMAO. > > The engine conversions do have their drawbacks, there is something to be > said for using all stock wasser stuff in the engine bay, which is why many > guys do not make the engine switches, they was VW wasser. > > I was just astounded at the lack of interest at the time, it was a great > idea and worked very well. Heck, mine has better then stock clearance for > the exhaust (syncro)! > > John > Aircooled.Net Inc.
John, I suspect the lack of serious interest in the WBX turbo kits is due to people's apprehension about the Wasserboxer as a reliable engine. Those who choose to stay with the WBX are typically the same guys who want to stay with stock equipment only. The turbo on a WBX is not stock in US spec Vanagons or any other markets I can think of. Then there's emissions certifications. In the land of Vanagon owners aplenty (AKA California), emissions certification will be expensive if not impossible. Cheers, BenT |
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