RE: Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?

But I want to use the Subaru SVX engine. Longer = life, lower cost, more than enough horsepower for my needs.

Tom

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From: '80 Westy "Pokey [mailto:pokey@vanagon.org]
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 1:24 PM
To: Moritz, Thomas W
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Will Porsche transaxle fit in = Vanagon?

Martin Schneider Designed Systems uses the G50 with = its Porsche engine kits for Vanagons. You can also get your big brake = kit from them. Check them out at:

http://www.msdsinc.com/

Thanks,
Chris

On Wed, 15 August 2001, "Moritz, Thomas W = NWW" wrote:

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> Okay folks. I would really like to modify a = Westy so I could confidently tow a one-ton load.  It looks = like I can "super size" the disc brakes, at the same = time add vented rotors,  maybe change the rear brakes to discs = too and add an adjustable proportioning valve, and then cram in an SVX = engine for power, so the weakest link would be the tranny.  =

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> With all the discussion recently regarding = the wear and tear the Subaru SVX engine will put on the stock VW = transaxle I've been wondering if a Porsche 901, 905, 930, or G50 = transaxle will physically fit in the Vanagon?  If so, does = somebody machine an adapter to go between the SVX engine and the = Porsche tranny?

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> *blink blink*  I must be day = dreaming again!
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Thanks,
Chris Gronski
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