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Date:         Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:23:36 -0800
Reply-To:     Mike Rouby <mikerouby@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Rouby <mikerouby@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Corvair Vanagon conversion
Comments: To: "Dr.Chris" <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <11dcddf80611241410o4f408e71y1ac4e0d987a3e7d@mail.gmail.com>
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Couple of issues with Jake:

* too much of a chip on his shoulders * too expensive and too much of a waiting list * does NOT cater to Type 4 Vanagons

Finally, the 2 liter Type 4 is not the best aircooled engine to use for a Westfalia. An aircooled 6 cylinder is (providing that it must remain aircooled).

"Dr.Chris" <gronski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: When I had an air cooled van I lusted at the 911 conversion as well. But I "decided" (that is: never actually did it but thought I might go this route) on a Jake Raby Massive Type 4 engione instead:

http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/

It may be worth looking into. Way more power than stock, way less money than a 911.

Chris

On 11/24/06, Mike Rouby wrote: > Will a Corvair 6 cyl engine fit a Vanagon? I know it fits the earlier Bus, but that vehicle had much more engine height install room. > > Thinking of doing this over the long term. The complexity and priceness of the Porsche 6 keeps me thinking Corvair. > > Thanks. > > > --------------------------------- > Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. >

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