Date:         Sat, 1 Sep 2012 19:37:49 -0600
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Conversion Choices
Comments: To: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
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        The 2l from FAS looks as if it could be a very nice package but I'm
wondering what the HP is ~ they don't seem to

want to mention that. The 2 biggest down issues I have with it is that
it is not a Boxer ( I'm kinda in to those when it is

for my Vanagon ) & again most of the weight ends up on the DriversSide
where you already always have the drivers Lbs

  & in the case of a Westy you have all those WestyStuffLbs as well.

        As far as using it just because it's a VW engine ~ I can't see any
good reason for that to be an influence. Now if was

one of those SuperTurboDiesels that are running around Europe getting
a BazzillionMPG ~ that would be worth a look.

                                                        ORR ~ DeanB


On 1 Sep , 2012, at 4:32 PM, Robert Keezer wrote:

> I did my conversion in 1995 Diesel to gas. It took 3 months because
> the Diesel had an engine fire and parts were hard to find.  The
> Diesel Vanagon lends you most of the conversion parts you need for a
> diy engine conversion
> My inline-4 93-95 Jetta engine has been running since 1999. It was
> cheap to do-about $1,500. I did my own work. A kit like the Bostig
> or Subaru  as mentioned are great for non-techs.
> One that is waiting on the horizon as a kit is from Foreign Auto
> Supply:
> ---
> http://www.foreignautosupply.com/20L_Inline_4.html
> What I like about the VW inline 4 conversion is that it's a VW
> engine. If there are VW engines that will work, I see no reason to
> use a non-VW engine unless those engines and parts are'nt available
> in your area.
> Here on the West coast Golfs and Jettas are plentiful.There are some
> things that can be done to get more than the rated 115 hp from the
> ABA  I use I will try next time around.
> Robert1982 Westfalia
>
>
> Overall what is the choice conversion out there and why? I have a 89
> Westy,
> Manual, 2WD. And I am considering.
>
> I know of the
> VW TDI
> Subaru, Multiple motors
> Ford ZTEC
>
> I will be asking the shop to do the conversion itself.
>
> acButler