Date:         Wed, 6 May 1998 09:03:54 EDT
Reply-To:     KENWILFY <KENWILFY@AOL.COM>
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From:         KENWILFY <KENWILFY@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Vanagon Swap Concerns
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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I appreciate the advice about getting a more powerful motor  for my van, but
really my main concern in doing the swap is reliability, availability and
inexpensiveness of parts, and fuel economy more than power.  I know that when
I get done my '85 Vanagon will have similar hp to a 2.1 waterboxer, but I
believe that the reliability of the inline four motor is much higher and the
cost of engine components are much lower than the boxer.  So really I will be
quite satisfied with the same power (my 2.1 powered Carat has plenty of power
for me).  I am going to be traveling all of the country in a couple of years
(getting ready to go to the mission field) and if my van has any problems I
want to be able to go to any FLAPS and grab a waterpump, slap it on, and keep
truckin'.  So there is my swap philosphy and thanks again for all the advice.
Ken Wilford
John 3:16