Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 23:01:08 -0800
Reply-To: Steve <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Steve <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Subject: Re: I drove it! (engine swap info)5Cyl. commend
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Am i the only one who likes the performance of the opposed cylinder engines as
opposed to the in-line engines? I like the wasserboxer....it cruises like my BMW
motorcycles of days gone by, anfd has been just as reliable (not a single
breakdown or engine-related failure of any kind in 100k other than a water
pump.)...although i guess i am very lucky on that score given all the problems
others have had. True, it is a dog, but i've gotten used to that and it doesn't
really bother me anymore....it will cruise at 75 mph fine on the freeway. I've
had it up to 90-something. 80 is no problem, but why in a 5000lb tank? I surely
understand why many want to upgrade...but am i the only nut who does not...who
actually likes the beast the way it is?
steve
p.s. kyle...i saw your finished product and was very impressed with the quality,
etc...and mean to take nothing away from it ... just expressing my eccentric
opinions on motors. :~)
Detlev Hanschke wrote:
> In a message dated 99-02-08 20:33:12 EST, you write:
>
> Hello Chris ,
>
> < hey have taken the O.E.M. VoSA
> Engineering Ideas and put a perfect power plant in the place of the SA ....>>
>
> I think each one of us have the own philosophy about upgrating
> and I think that the South African
> way the right evolution for the Vanagon is.
> SA offer a 4 Cyl. inline 1.8 l engine on the lower end
> and a 5 Cyl. inline 2.6 l engine on the upper end.
> Now it's up to every one of us how much power we need and how much money
> we like to spend for the power we will get.
>
> <We (a collegue and I) will be installing
> the Conversions at our Shop in Vermont, and soon we will be one of the east
> coast installers. >
> I know about the price politic from Overland/Eurospec
> but still I think even for a low budget ($2700 for our Kit and if you luck
> $300 for the Donor Car)
> and with a little Handyman skill you can convert your Vanagon with a long
> lasting reliabl and
> Strong engine .
> This engine is designet to pull heavy cars like the Audi 5000 / 100 or later
> the Euro Van.
>
> << accelerating to a comfortable 85mph to pass all of the traffic >>
>
> Even on a steep pass and with 80 miles on the Speedometer you can easy
> accelerat
> (Customer comend " It seems the Altermont is flat " 1400 feet high )
> and this with one of the smallest 5 Cyl. 2.14 l and 103 hp and an compression
> ratio
> from 8.2 : 1 what allows you to use almost every Gas , even in Mexico when
> you
> can not be sure what you get when you stop on a Gasstation.
> An this engine is the smal version on the lower end
> you can pump it up to 158 Hp or more but then you have take care about your
> Transmittion(because of the torque this engine work perfect with a Automatic).
> Every one have to look on all the PLUS and MINUS and find the way to go.
>
> I hope I will see you for an road test here in Livermore and you can
> experience
> the different and deside what is the right conversion for you.
>
> Sincerely Detlev : Volkwagen Mechanic since 1977 / Working as Car
> High performer since 1981
> Winkler related since 1986
>
> Vanagon Projekt
> Livermore
> 456 Franklin Lane
>
> 925 606 8797
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