Date:         Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:58:55 -0500
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
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From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Chevy 4.3l into the vanagon
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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On Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:20 -0800, "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Hi Larry. Stuck home with a cold so am googling around....
>
> Found this V6 Vanagon site. This is for a Chev 3.1 carb  but might
> shed some insight.
>
> http://www.teutonix.com/v6van1.html

I've seen that page before.  Quite a project.  I wish he showed a photo
of the engine lid, can't imagine it fit under the stock lid.  He really
seemed to chew through the transmissions with that engine in there,
musta had a heavy foot.

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.

My guess is I'll end up keeping the stock 2.1, but we'll see.

Allan