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Date:         Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:41:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@charter.net>
In-Reply-To:  <4D5F05FC.1050005@charter.net>
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'91 GL About 2 mpg better with the Subie EJ22 than with the wbx. 19 or 20 mpg vs. 17 or 18 I try to cruise at about the same speed on the highway (71 or 72 mph), but accelerate much faster with the Subie.

Larry A.

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 6:51 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: >  In spite of rising gas prices, at my age, I have "Zero" plans to give > up my Vanagon(s) in favor of more modern and supposedly fuel efficient > vehicles.  But - I'm willing to do what I can otherwise to improve fuel > economy, such as an engine swap to a more modern engine. The one that > intrigues me most is the Suburu motor. > > My Question: would any of  you Vanagoneers out there with Subie engines > supplying horses for your wagon please inform me about any gas mileage > improvements you have experienced?  What engine and what mileage > increases did you see when you made the change? > > Much appreciated. > > Thanks, > > John > > -- > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com >


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