You might look into an inline four transplant, too. You should easily beat your $4k budget and get slightly more power than a rebuilt WBX motor. The next motor 'refreshment' (if your chassis lasts that long) will be cheaper and simpler, by far, too. The fifty degree inline (ala Vanagon diesel) is pretty simple and clean. Don Hanson |
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