Re: best 5cyl to use for a conversion??

[Wolff <quattro200@earthlink.net>]

JordanVw@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 8/23/99 10:44:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> Autobahn01@aol.com writes:
> 
> <<  I understand that the diesel Vanagons actually use the I4 diesel engine
>  >  similar to what's found in the Golf/Jetta diesels.  This means that
>  >  the gasoline I4 engine should fit relatively painlessly in there.
>  >  The aftermarket for the I4 engine is huge and there are plenty of
>  >  possibilities, such as a New Dimensions turbo! :-)
> 
>  True, the 2.0L Audi 80 block would be a good mill for that rig coupled with
>  the Diesel Vanagon bellhousing adapter and motor mounts. There was an
> article
>  in EC awhile back about 4cyls into 2.1 Vanagons. One of the tuning firms in
>  CA was producing a kit for the transplant. I'd bet the Vanagon list gurus
>  have a writeup on that mod.  Sounds a much easier route than the 5cyl
> option.
>  But I've got a spare NF 2.3 motor I'd love to get rid of if you want :)
>   >>
> 
> actually, there is a company called Eurospec already doing the I4 into a
> vanagon, they ise a new golf 2.0L   not a bad route, but i prefer the 5cyl.
> 
> chris

My dad actually swapped a jetta turbo diesel for the regular diesel in a
1982? vanagon. Went from undrivable to barely drivable. It would do 65
mph on level ground after the conversion. His newer ('96?) 2.5 liter I5
Eurovan is worlds away from that crappy Vanagon.
Wolff