Date:         Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:02:09 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dumb Question
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@charter.net>
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On 3/20/10, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> I know about the Subie-Vanagon connection requiring a bellhousing
> adapter - BUT - do ALL of these van engine  conversions require an
> adapter - like do the in-line fours require one to attach to the van
> bell housing? It is always a given that there must be an adapter?


No.


> Just curious if there is an exception.


VW I4 typically installed using a stock DV clutch housing to mount
engine at 50*. You can also use an adapter i.e. KEP.

Another twist on things. It seems there is now a Suby clutch housing
made that bolts to Vanagon transmission. I think some advantages being
that one can use a Suby starter, clutch, flywheel etc. A Suby
drivetrain from head to toe so to speak.

Neil.





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