Date:         Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:35:27 -0700
Reply-To:     David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
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If you have a late model westy worth $15k you may find justification for a subi at
another $9k. But many of them will still continue to run with wbx. I agree that
more power is admirable. But a decison for a conversion has to base on many things
not just oh I like that kind of power.

My 83 and 84 are already pretty old. If parts become hard to find I will sell them
to those who want to convert. It is definitely foolish trying to hang on to something
you should let go no matter how much you liked it. Things come and go. You lose
nothing. I think more likely than not they will end up in a junk yard. More power
for my clunker Vanagons? Unless I am really crasy!!! If I had a 1990 syncro westy
I will sell it, take the good money and run. I might spend a little portion of it
for an 83.5 westy if I really like to camp in a westy.

Yes, WXB will be history sooner or later. Let them go into history and save the money
for new toys to come. Before that happens just enjoy as they are now seems to be
just right for me.

David


--- Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM> wrote:

> I have to wonder if the real question isn't whether there will be any real
> choice in say, 10 years. It's apparent that more and more people that intend
> to have their vans that long are opting for a conversion. As this continues
> to happen and the group of active WBXs continues to dwindle there will come
> a time when it is no longer economically feasible for WBXer parts makers to
> do so, and so those who still have the engine will be competing for an
> ever-shrinking pool of parts, used or otherwise (not to mention capable
> mechanics and so on). At some point anything resembling a realistic support
> structure for the WBX will collapse.
> By then it'll be down to those that'll be buried in their vans... and
> everyone else. : )
>
> Cya,
> Robert
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Kao" <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 8:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
>
>
> > --- John Reddick <svyolo@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> >
> >>    As a vanagon lover the most important thing is to make the jump to
> >> lightspeed and get rid of the WBXer. Vanagon owners own them because they
> >> like driving them, DESPITE the #$@%!engine.  Upgrade that, and you will
> >> find
> >> reasons to go for a drive, Subaru,Zetec, or whatever powered.
> >
> > I doubt that it is the most important thing for a Vanagon lover.
> > Not even close. My 84 vanagon is not worth much more than $1k. It's
> > hardly justifiable for a $9k (Beeny's) subi. I had no less fun from it
> > whenever I drove it to Yosemite over the summit of 10,000 feet.
> > A more powerful engine sure is nice. But if you want to convince me
> > to spend on a conversion for my 84 you are wasting time. There is no
> > money to be made out of my 84 for a conversion.
> >
> > David
> >
> >
> >
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