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Date:         Tue, 1 May 2007 17:03:19 -0700
Reply-To:     Dave Mari <vw4x41987@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mari <vw4x41987@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey
Comments: To: --------------------- <VW4X4@VERIZON.NET>
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Noisy? Then you have not driven a Zetec van as they are far more quiet and smoother than any WBXs powered van I have ever been in.

Dave

----- Original Message ---- From: --------------------- <VW4X4@VERIZON.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2007 1:09:33 PM Subject: Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey

Will ether of these engine choices be anything other than a 4 cyl.? Its been known long long ago that 4 cly. are inherently noisy.

JOE. W

John Reddick wrote:

>Hans and myself are thinking about adding to our engine conversion >line with a lower cost conversion. While we still think the Subaru engine >is the best fit for the Vanagon, we also understand that it is a bit more >than many people want to spend on their Vanagon. As rebuilt WBXers get >more and more expensive to keep running, our conversions are actually >getting quite a bit more affordable. > There is a price point where we will stimulate demand. We believe >that it is 5500-5900 dollars. We would have to sell quite a few to make >it worth while for us to produce it. > Our conversion will be based on either a late model GM or Ford base >engine. It will come with a complete exhaust and shortened oil pan. All >accessories except AC will be standard. Just like our Subaru conversion, >it will be extremely complete, with no wire splicing to be done by the >installer. > 2wd will either have to accept a little loss of ground clearance, or a >slightly raised rear engine cover. > Please pmail me off list to my personal email at SVYOLO@yahoo.com. > > John > East Coast Vanagon > > > >

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