Date:         Fri, 9 Oct 1998 10:17:21 -0300
Reply-To:     Tim Smith <smitht@UNB.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Tim Smith <smitht@UNB.CA>
Subject:      porsche 3.2l adapto kits
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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Hi,

 I'm not sure of the power of these Porsche engines, thought MSDS said
230HP, tweaked up probably in 300+ range.  More than needed in a vanagon,
likely more than the trans could even take.  Nice alternative for those
wanting say 230HP is the Subaru SVX 6cyl 3.3l wasserboxer.  The kit is
made, it's the same (KEPs' ) as for the 2.2-2.5l Legacy 4 cyl engine.
Voila, heat, power, a cheap kit $520, a cheap long-lived engine, say $3-4K.
Why Porsche it when this kind of alternative is available? Yes you'll need
tomake your own engine hanger bar, but _maybe_ the KEP one would work?
Exhaust is simple as two 3-into-1 headers are bolted to Subaru heads, nice
straight connection off the outlet side (easier than the 2.2l version) I'm
guessing this would push a vanagon past 120mph should you dare.  Someone
going to try this soon?


bye, Tim