Date:         Fri, 11 Dec 1998 12:43:17 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Townsend <townsend@RTP.ERICSSON.SE>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Townsend <townsend@RTP.ERICSSON.SE>
Subject:      Engine Conversion Options
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Hi,

I am keeping an eye on engine conversion options just in case I need to choose one in the next year or two.  I have some questions:

If I bought the 5 cyl. audi conversion kit, and I wanted a new motor, how much and what is the newest motor that would fit?  I could call my local Audi dealer, but I wouldn't know what to ask for.

What is the horsepower and torque difference between the Eurospec with the Golf gti motor and the audi 5 cyl?  I might occasionally do light duty towing, so the extra cylinder might be useful!

The golf motor is 2.0 L, which is smaller than my 2.1 L waterboxer -- yet it has more power?

I was at my local VW dealer today, and asked the parts guy for the price on a 2.1L Waterboxer long block.  It wasn't in the book!  What gives?  The short blocks were $2300, and he claimed that heads are $1000 each.  I guess that puts us closer to the Eurospec conversion price, after all.

And, most importantly of all, is someone going to develop a TDI kit?  I would be perfectly happy with the 1.9l TDI -- I just would have to regear the transmission.
I think that I could start saving my money a lot faster if I knew a TDI was possible in the future.

Thanks very much,
Michael Townsend
townsend@rtp.ericsson.se
90 Carat, drips about 2cc / night -- how long do I have????

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