Yeah the inline 5's are pretty cool, they have a weird sound that's unusual and I like it... a turbocharged one is even better. The newest AWD S40 is a real nice setup, with the same uber-tight C1 chassis that the new euro focus and mazda 3 is on, and with the newest version of the ford inline turbocharged 5 you're talking about, but 2.5L... it's only running like 9-10 psi from what I recall, so a mild push but it puts down some really nice numbers. If someone wants to bring one by to "donate" to the cause, I will definitely tell you if it'll fit in my van :) Jim Akiba On 9/14/07, Matthew <mpteleski@yahoo.com> wrote: > > folks, > my wife has been driving a quick and rather nice 1999 > volvo for the past few months.... the engine is their > inline 5 turbo, fly by wire system. Aluminum block, 20 > valves, variable valve timing, etc. So, what is the > chance of getting one of these to FIT into a vanagon? > has it been done? > > "may the four winds blow you safely home" > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Don't let your dream ride pass you by. Make it a reality with Yahoo! > Autos. > http://autos.yahoo.com/index.html > |
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