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Date:         Tue, 22 May 2007 13:36:02 -0700
Reply-To:     Erik Lundberg <ealundberg74@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Erik Lundberg <ealundberg74@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
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I know the Subaru has long been one of the primary engine swaps in the Vanagon, and for good reason too. They are strong at 130+ hp for the EJ22 and more for the newer engines, reliably run for hundreds of thousands of miles, and are clean burners.

Still, there are other options that, while perhaps slightly more expensive, provide more horsepower and torque while additionally being reliable and clean. I have had a 1.8T in my 85 Westfalia for 5000 miles now, and in it's chipped form produces 215+ hp and 240+ ft-lbs of torque. It is clean burning, reliable, modern, Volkswagen, and fun to drive all in one package. I had a shop perform the install, and it cost roughly $1500 more than the EJ22 another shop was going to install for me, certainly worth it for the additional 70 horsepower. Just a consideration for some of you.

Erik


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