Date:         Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:09:00 -0400
Reply-To:     Jimmy Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jimmy Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
Comments: To: steve Smith <labussiere44@gmail.com>
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Hi Steve,

Sounds like you're ready for an adventure.  I have a 2.2 Subaru in my 91
tintop and love it... Some questions to help better answer your
question...who's doing the wrenching and what's your budget...?   How soon
do you want the conversion to be completed?  And if you've not done so
already, read through the Vanagon forum on the Samba...lots of good info
there....

Jimmy
Wilmington, NC


On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 6:44 PM steve Smith <labussiere44@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all
> I have an 89 westy and need a new engine. I'm told by some that the jetta
> (inline4) conversion is best and by others that the subaru is better. I'd
> like to learn from those who have done these conversions.  I'm also
> considering go westy's 2.3.
>
> Thanks so much
> Steve
>