Date: Thu, 10 Jul 1997 16:29:16 -0400 (EDT)
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: SyncroHead@aol.com
Subject: Re: purchasing advice
Chris,
In a message dated 97-07-10 12:30:46 EDT, you write:
> Looking to purchase a Syncro in the near future. Looking to all for
> advice on what to look(out) for!
Syncros were imported to the USA in 86, 87, 89, 90, & 91.
All came equipped with the 2.1L flat four watercooled engine making 90HP and
a 4 speed + low transmission. Rear differential lock was optional til 1989,
then standard. This is a REAL asset to getting unstuck or "stuck"
prevention.
Vanagon GL Syncro, 1986, 87, 89
7 passenger, GL "nicities" like front seat armrests, middle 2 passenger seat.
Most have "Weekender" rear seat that folds out into a bed.
Vanagon Syncro, 1990, 91
7 passenger, pretty bare bones, removeable rear-facing seats behind the
driver & front passenger seats. Most have "Weekender" rear seat that folds
out into a bed.
Vanagon Camper Syncro, 1986, 87
6 passenger, fold up table, rear-facing seat behind the driver, 12VDC/120VAC
refrigerator, Pop-top w/ sleeping loft for 2, "Weekender" rear seat that
folds out into a bed. No sink or stove.
Vanagon GL Camper Syncro, 1986, 87, 89, 90, 91
4 passenger, 2 hide-away tables, 12VDC/120VAC/Propane refrigerator, sink,
stove, cupboards, Pop-top w/ sleeping loft for 2, "Weekender" rear seat that
folds out into a bed.
> I also wanna get info on h.p./torque, option packages, etc. or a place
> where I can get this info.
>
> Last, once I get (if I get!) a decent example, are there CARB legal h.p.
> upgrades, suspension, brake upgrades etc.? I have a feeling I'm SOL in
> terms of upgrades? Please, no Chevy 454 conversions thank you.
Yes. You're pretty much SOL for performance upgrades unless you replace the
engine.
> --
> Chris Dyer Sony Development
> dyer@sdc.sre.sony.com
> 1120 Manhattan Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
> 310/937-0779 or 818/295-2377
Regards,
Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg
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