Date:         Tue, 28 Jul 1998 11:34:53 -0700
Reply-To:     Ari Ollikainen <Ari@OLTECO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Ari Ollikainen <Ari@OLTECO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Eurospec Conversion
Comments: To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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At 8:43 AM 7/28/98, vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM wrote:

>  I've yet to see the article but I've personally driven one of the two
>Eurospec Vanagons.  It is an awesome feeling to have a 2.0 gas in-line
>engine powering the Vanagon that the opposing engine.
>
>  Power is consistent from dead stop all the way to the top of the
>powerband. We've converted & driven a number of the Diesel Vanagons
>to1.8 hydraulic engines and GTI engines, but this configuration with the
>2.0 the Stroke, and the new fuel injection system  is buy FAR the best
>to be offered.
>
>  I hope this information is something you can use and if you have any
>questions or comments feel free to e-mail or phone me.
>

        Why not POST the particulars to the list?

        I, for one, am interested in knowing what's so wonderful about a 2.0L
        Golf gas in-line engine conversion.

        Does it have MORE torque?
        A wider powerband?
        Better gas mileage?
        Better thermal efficiency?
        Lower cost?
        Does it work with an automatic transmission?
        Does it require mods to the engine compartment lid?

        Anyone who has read the European Car magazine article willing
        to post the Good/Bad/Ugly details?



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