There is one incorrect assumptions here. > re: "I don't like to be going 65 and feel that I am > overworking my little engine." > > There are two incorrect assumptions here. > > 1. "Little engine" will pull Vanagon at 65mph at lower > rpms. > The 2.1L Wassserboxer CAN pull the vanagon at 65 with a .70 fifth gear RPMs @3100 with some simple "bolt on" performance parts, because mine does. Robert
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