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Date:         Thu, 17 Jul 1997 11:57:23 -0500 (CDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Outdoor Technologies <kersey@serv1.jump.net>
Subject:      Re: Which Subaru engine?

Subaru still makes the SVX.  But owing to availability problems, I'd
probably go with the 2.5L 4 cyl from the outback.


I'm trying to figure out how to replace the front rotors on my VW with GM
11" vented disks (of course I'll change to the proper calipers).


Also, looking at the Bentley, it looks as if the front rotors for a syncro
might be a replacement for the rear drums.  I think that the parking brake
issue could be solved.


Any other dreamers out there?
Bo


On Thu, 17 Jul 1997, Dan Moy wrote:


> For what it is worth, I also thing the legacy engine would make a better
> choice.  Correct me if I am wrong but did the 6 cylinder come only in the
> SVX?  If so you will have to consider the avaliability and cost of the
> engine and replacement parts.  Not to mention, the strain on the drive 
> train, you will also need a brake system upgrade to stop the
> shoe box when you are doing 100+ with 7 people, while pulling the trailer
> and the A/C blasting. Also subaru no longer produces the SUX?
> 
> On Thu, 17 Jul 1997, Ivan Boyd wrote:
> 
> > How about the six cylinder Subaru?  Would it be too much power?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Ivan
> > 
> > On Wed, 16 Jul 1997, Larry Hamm wrote:
> > 
> > > Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 00:41:05 -0500
> > > From: Larry Hamm <ldhamm@xmission.com>
> > > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> > > Subject: Re: Which Subaru engine?
> > > 
> > > Lionel Tun wrote:
> > > 
> > > > Which Subaru engine(s) is(are) a suitable replacement for the 1.9l VW?
> > > >
> > > > I saw an ad for a Subaru 1800 4WD asking just GB#50 that 50 pounds for
> > > > the
> > > > engine. Should I buy this as an insurance policy?
> > > >
> > > > 1984 Caravelle GL auto, 188k miles
> > > >
> > > > Lionel Tun
> > > > ark@saqnet.co.uk
> > > 
> > > Lionel,
> > > The 2.2L Legacy engine is a much better candidate- more power, more
> > > efficient, more modern. Available in turbo version.
> > > Larry
> > > 
> > 
> > 
> 
>
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