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Date:         Fri, 11 Jun 1999 10:56:20 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Swap
Comments: To: FHerzig@SWRI.EDU
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FHerzig@SWRI.EDU wrote: > > How many of you folks that are recommending an engine swap have actually done > it? > Frank, I've done three- two Buick V6's ('78 Westy and '80 brand X camper) and my current '82 Westy with the 1.8L Jetta engine. Next engine will be an Audi 2.0L or 2.3L. All vehicles are still going strong. The Buick conversions were done five years ago, the Jetta last year.

I know you purists are thinking "BUICK???" but you haven't lived until cars start trying to pass your Westy on the onramp 'cause they just KNOW it's gonna take you forever to get up it, and you just mash down on the loud pedal and pull away from them, and it takes DAYS for the smile on your face to go away!! Right, Sudhir?

Larry


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