>The big question in my mind is that, regardless of which >route one goes to make the Vanagon quicker, gas mileage is >going to suffer in one way or another. I figure that the >stock engine displacement vs. gearing was designed to get >the best mileage, and in my case with a 1.9 liter, is about >20 mpg. In my mind, 20 mpg is about as low as I'd want to >go. In case of the AUDI 5 Cyl. swap: Before swapping the Camper was a 2 Liter aircooled: 12 l/100 km fuelconsumption average After the swap the average is 12 l/100 km But doing only 110 km/h on German Autobahn it is 9 l/100 km I didn't had this with the 2L before, 115 km/h was the average cruising speed, and I never beat that 12L limit before the swap. Doubling the power does not mean increasing the fuelconsumption same time. There are some enhancements to the new engine: higher compression ration, CIS instead of carburetors. The cubic capacity increased only be 0.2 liter. I like to keep my truck like driving style at low rpm. >I'm looking for real answers here. I would like to hear >from those individuals who have actually done a swap. >So here is my request: >To any listmembers who have either done an engine swap, or >has direct experience with a swap situation, please let us >wannabees know what gas mileage you get in real life >driving, around town and on the road. Helmut '80 Camper |
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