Date:         Sun, 9 Jul 2017 09:04:49 -0700
Reply-To:     "Annie S. Anderson" <helloanniesue@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Annie S. Anderson" <helloanniesue@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Subaru engine gas mileage
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Thanks, guys!

Yeah, it’s time. It overheated, cracked the H-pipe and and needs hoses and
now who knows what else. I’ve heard that fixing an overheated engine is an
expensive matter. So, I figured Subaru engine conversion is the way to go.

Sounds like it’s definitely a good choice.

Anything I should prepare for or know as far as auto trans goes, other than
what Steve mentioned about the larger ring and pinion?




Build empires. Create Legacy.
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Annie S. Anderson

On Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 8:51 AM, Steve Bonde <seb007@live.com> wrote:

> Oh, and the Subie passed the emissions inspection better than the WBX,
> which I had to detune for it to pass here. It failed twice in Richland, WA.
> Here in CO the inspection seems more thorough and the Subie passed first
> time with no problem. There was actually another Westin in line and his WBX
> failed. He said he was thinking about the conversion and was more convinced
> after I passed with flying colors and he had a couple of days to retune his
> to get it to pass.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 9, 2017, at 2:12 AM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > 2.2 in a Syncro Westy. 22 on a trip to Baja. 18 on a trip to Tahoe from
> the
> > bay area. A vast improvement from the worn out 2.1 WBX I had.
> >
> >> On Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 11:24 PM, Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> When I put a 93 subie 2.2 in my 87 vanagon the mileage went up about 1
> mpg
> >> & I could merge like a real car. That 130hp fit the vanagon well.
> >>
> >> When I put a subie 2.2 in my 84 westy the mileage went up, I could still
> >> merge like a real car but on long hills (going to eastern WA) I had to
> >> downshift to keep it at the speed limit.
> >>
> >> The subie 2.2 was great in the vanagon!
> >>
> >>
> >> Rob
> >> vwrobb@gmail.com
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Jul 8, 2017 5:30 PM, "Annie S. Anderson" <lsandrsn@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hey Gang,
> >>
> >> Been a few years since I’ve posted! I’ve been toying with selling my 85
> >> Vanagon for a while but recently decided to go ahead with the Subaru
> engine
> >> conversion so I’ve got some questions for those of you who’ve done it.
> . .
> >>
> >> The biggie is - what’s the gas mileage like?
> >>
> >> And for those of you in Washington State - have you had any issues with
> >> licensing or registering your Vanagon with a Subaru engine? Is there
> >> anything special I should consider or know about?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> ~Annie
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Build empires. Create Legacy.
> >> ------------
> >> Annie S. Anderson,
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >   1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels.
> >    Oldest son is an Eagle scout.
>

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