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Went out for a test drive Tuesday night in a new VW Rabbit. Smallest motor avaliable is a 5 cly. with a Japenese built 6 speed automatic. This engine is transverse mounted and really smashed in there. Given this fact I'm thinking this would be a great swap for the Vanagon. Might even fit under the deck lid. Could be matted at the half shafts. Would be a ton of wiring , as this transmission was all electroniclly controlled, so my guess would be, it needs speed sensors etc. Also has Traction control...... WOuld this be cool or what? Transverse rear mounted with traction control? Maybe the new Vanagon? Hey VW .... wake up! Joe. W |
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