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Date:         Thu, 17 May 2007 09:10:46 -0400
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From:         --------------------- <VW4X4@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      The hottest engine swap going?
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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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