I've heard tell, that a Vanagon with .... now get this :o) An SVX Engine ! with the Proper tuning Chip / ECU for mileage, Will get 20 - 22 MPG !!!???!!! In a way, it made sense to me. Plenty of power - No lugging Of course, you have to drive it conservatively ! Oh! there's the catch !!! ;o) JC... -------------- Original message -------------- From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> > Fellow Vanners, > > I've been thinking of changing my 87 syncro to diesel power. The 14-15 mpg > in town being the main reason. The 17 plus at 60 mph on the highway is the > other. Even at 70 cents a gallon cost increase 25 mpg is a money saver and I > don't have to stop every 200 miles. > > I checked with the State of Ca on doing this. Bureau of Automotive Repair is > the controlling group. Glen on their tech line says: > > Engine must be newer than the model year of the vehicle and > > Engine must be appropriate to the weight application. > > He knew both about diesels and vans in particular. Has done conversions of > this type. > > He claims that the TDI is a much better deal than the TD, even the TD with > intercooler. > > Anyone know of a conversion person in Northern California or a TDI for sale? > > Or actually a TD [AAZ] for sale as I think I could live with the lower > power? > > Any errors in grammar or spelling are cheerfully acknowledged to be mine. > But if you understand what's being said don't bother to bring it to my > attention as it will simply depress me. > > TIA > > Mike in Marin County CA |
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