Date:         Sat, 12 Dec 1998 19:26:01 EST
Reply-To:     Modl6971@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Modl <Modl6971@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Conversion Options, 5 cyl.
Comments: To: townsend@RTP.ERICSSON.SE, Vanagon@vanagon.com
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In a message dated 12/11/98 10:03:30 AM Pacific Standard Time,
townsend@RTP.ERICSSON.SE writes:

<< 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.
  >>
The parts guy didn't know his stuff. The VW fish will state short block when
it really is a complete motor. Also you can get a better quality motor
complete from other sources. Fast German Auto has them for around $1500. If
you ask the list for other engine suppliers they will respond quickly.
 On the 5 cyl engines, there are tons of them in the junkyards not getting
sold because they don't break. And they are cheap because of it, around $500.
Stick with 86 or newer. Use the Quattro engines because they have bigger
valves, more torque. I believe there are 1990 or newer 20 valve engines too,
that's the way to go. 135 to 150 HP stock sure is nice. See ya, Michael
 87 syncro
 87 quattro