Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 21:26:38 -0800
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: James Cohen <jscohen@sprynet.com>
Subject: Re: 2.0 Inline Engine in a 87 Vanagon!
>
>
> I saw a 87 Vanagon with a 2.0 inline engine installed in it. I work on
>VW's daily.
> The shop I work for (Volks Cafe) has done a # of 1.8 gas engine
>conversions in
>Vanagons. We try very hard to make the installs look as clean as
>possible. The
>install of this 2.0 engine was a work of art! A Air-box instead of early
>injection as
>we usually use.
Can we assume that these 1.8 and 2.0 engines are VW Golf/Jetta engines? If
not, what kind are they? And are they using the G/J injection?
> The tech told me that it was hard to get it slowed down! He said it totally
>overpowered the braking system .
That's a curious statement, was he trying to brake and accelerate at the
same time? I've had no problems slowing any of my Vans down from 85+ mph.
Are they going up to 100?
> The main reason that this van was being built was to offer a "Kit" to do
>this
>conversion. The kit would be ALL the parts to convert a Gas or those who
>have a
>Diesel, and allready have the Oil pan Engine mount etc would onmly need
>part of the
>kit.
>> I will be informed as soon as the "KITS" are ready to be sold. I WILL
>>inform
>everyone on the list as soon as I get the word.
What kind of time frame are we talking about? Over or under 6 months?
>
> I know how the 1.8 conversion feels to drive, I can't wait to feel this 2.0
>conversion.
>
> Kyle
At some point do you think you could offer advice for those who wish to do
a conversion without the "kit" since you're already experienced?
James
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James Cohen
New York City, and Williamstown Ma,
Aspen, CO (winters)
Alternate address:
stirling@aol.com
Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified)
Red '87 GTI G60!! <----
and
'67 deluxe split window (9 pass.)
'71 Westy Breadloaf (high performance engine B&B)
'81, '85 Westy Vanagons
'83 9 passanger Vanagon
'66, '74 (9 pass) busses (decomposing)
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