Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 17:48:12 -0700
Reply-To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject: Re: Engine Swap Opinions
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Installing an inline four is NOT for everyone. From what I have seen there
are two companies that produce kits to install these in your Vanagon.
Eurospec in California have a complete 2.0L kit with all new parts and a
new engine for $5000 USD plus $1000 USD for the manditory professional
installation - extra for power steering and air conditioning.
Fast Forward (my company) has an economicial solution to this and it can be
installated at home, but, I must state that I would not recommend the
installation of ANY alternative engine unless you are experieced in VW
mechanics and if you are not experieced, that you leave your self lots of
time as there will be little things that pop up that won't make it a simple
job. This always seems to be the case when you are using used parts.
The cost of our kit can be found at our web site at
http://www.fastforward.ca - total price for an installed 115hp 2.0L engine
(used) from a 93+ Golf / Jetta is in the neighbourhood of $4000 to $4500
CAD or aprox $2700 to $3100 USD.
The choice of the Audi 80 engine is a good one, they are inexpensive,
powerful and use the reliable CIS-Motronic fuel injection.
At 11:01 23/08/1999 -0400, James Huskins wrote:
>I'm brand new to the list, so forgive me if this has been discussed
>recently.
>
>I have three 1.9 Wasserboxers, and all need--or soon will--engines. I
>determined over a year ago that I would swap for inline engines when I got
>time, probably 2.0 Audi 80s.
>
>But now I'm having second thoughts. I've spent many hours reading swap
>stories on the net, and they all seem outrageously expensive and
>complicated. Maybe I should stick with a fresh reman 1.9.
>
>The first project is an '85 that will be my wife/children's daily driver.
>Would you swap for an inline? If you were buying a reman 1.9, where would
>you shop?
>
>Also, are there any North American sources for Vanagon single cab bodies?
>Does anyone have experience converting a van to a single cab?
>
>I'm surely anxious to hear your opinions.
>
>Ranger Jim
>
>
-- David Marshall - - Quesnel, BC, Canada --
-- 78 VW Rabbit, 80 VW Caddy, 84 VW Westie, 85 VW Cabriolet --
-- 87 Audi 5000 Quattro, 88 2.0L VW Syncro Double Cab --
-- David's Volkswagen Home Page http://www.volkswagen.org --
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