Date:         Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:04:17 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com>
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Well IF it fit......

Poss. reasons why it hasn't been done:

- cost. This swap would require a custom harness (or skills) and added
electronics.
- CANBUS (?)
- DIY aspect. Fabrication required.
- putting a Honda engine in a Vanagon seen as "wrong". (To each their
own and I respect that)
- worn or failed parts for VVT poss. hard for average shade tree to
deal with. (But as your buddy does, swap the engine when the time
comes)

Then again, maybe the engine just doesn't fit.    ;)

Neil.


On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:



>
>    Very interesting idea, swapping an older V-tech Honda motor into the
> vanagon, and if Kennady Engineering has done the adaptor plates already....
>    I am surprised this particular swap hasn't had some 'press' on our
> forum....it seems like, unless something major works against it, that this
> swap might be an outstanding match up....Honda motors are extra dependable
> and they are quite fuel efficient.  One of my buddies drives those old CRX
> Hondas....he gets 50mpg on the interstates and just replaces them as they
> wear out, buying another for reasonable cost.
>   Don Hanson



-- 
Neil n

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