Date:         Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:04:26 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Chevy 4.3l into the vanagon
Comments: To: Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu>
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On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 7:58 AM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:
....

> I'm still contemplating what to do with my van.  My '91 GL was wrecked
> last fall, as you may remember.  Doesn't look too bad at first glance
> but it bent up some of the framing members.  I have a rolling, intact
> chassis that I've thought about swapping everything into.  Also thought
> about doing an engine conversion since the 2.1 I have is of unknown
> history, is weeping a few drops at the water jacket gaskets, and will
> need a new exhaust soon.
>
> Thought about a Bostig Zetec but can't part with that much cash right
> now. Thought about a VW I4, an AAZ TD, or a subie.  I'd really like
> something that fits under the stock lid and is not going to be
> completely blazing a new trail.


As per Don's comments....

Here's a DV "kit" with the older (and less desirable IIRC) carriers.
No pic of FW though:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=613467

I would suggest researching what hydro mounts would fit.

You'd need the DV exhaust parts too. The brackets between the muffler
and engine are likely not too hard to make. Bosal makes the DV
hangers. (cheap).  Don't know which Mk2 c/w the "toilet bowl" down
pipe, but that seems to work fine for some.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/445690.jpg

I assume that fellow welded a DV down pipe on.


Neil.

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