Date:         Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:06:45 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How hard is installing turbo I4 in Vanagon?
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Hey Tabe.

IMO, it's enough work just to adapt and install the I4 itself. Possible
"added work", in this case might be:

assembling the engine parts
finding whatever parts that are missing  (DV mount stuff for instance)
fabricating an exhaust
adapting or fabricating engine mount (to clear the turbo?)
learning all about Mega Squirt engine management
etc.

Based on the pics, if mounted @50*, that intake (SRI ?) likely won't clear
the engine lid. Mounted @ 15* I'm pretty sure you'd need to raise the
engine lid. (check out the 1.8T swaps) That said, the 16V @ 15* may be
short enough for all to clear the lid.

That engine and parts (especially SRI) look like they're aimed at more
torque in mid to high RPM's. e.g. not so much torque down low. But with a
turbo etc. + MS, maybe it would have enough torque in lower RPM's.

IMO, even with all the DV parts on hand, it's not really a bolt up affair.
Just the MegaSquirt alone would be a learning curve for some.

Neil.



On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM, greentabe-vanagon@yahoo.com <
greentabe-vanagon@yahoo.com> wrote:

> So there's this guy on Craigslist selling his project
>
> http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/pts/2694396181.html
>
> I wonder how much work it would be to install that in a van? Any ideas?
>
> _tabe johnson/90MV
>



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Neil n

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