Date:         Sun, 8 Nov 1998 20:32:13 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: EuroSpec Engine Conversion
Comments: To: Steve <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>, vanagon@VANAGON.COM
In-Reply-To:  <364602CA.D7854AD0@concentric.net>
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Squeeled tires... I can spin on some slick mud with my I4, but I think
Syncro has a lot to do with my lack of tarmac squeeling!

At 12:44 11/8/98 -0800, Steve wrote:
>While i was down at volks cafe in santa cruz yesterday, Kyle
>stopped by in a EuroSpec conversion vanagon.  Kyle just left
>VoksCafe/Motorsports to work with EuroSpec. ... or something
>to that effect ... (ask Kyle).  Anyway...he insisted i take
>a drive ... and offered to help me with the return of my
>rental car ... so i followed him to the rental place ...
>Pulling out of the shop, he punched it and actually squealed
>rubber shifting into second ... seemed pretty quick on
>acceleration.  Unfortunately, the traffic was heavy on the
>trip back when i was driving, so I never got out of second
>gear, but there is no doubt that the motor is significantly
>more powerful than the wasserboxer.  The installation is
>really clean ... much less stuff in the engine
>compartment...and everything is really accessible.  the
>engine is mounted at an angle so that it fits without
>modification of the compartment/lid.  There is an adapter
>plate at the bell housing.   The engines are brand new
>in-line 4 cyl. vw.  They had an extra one on a pallet inside
>the shop.  Kyle also had the SA grill with round lights
>mounted on the van...looked good!
>steve
>
>

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