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• Re: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:56:32 -0700
  ...This includes people who have done other gasoline engine conversions. If you thinking of end speed, then there are faster gasoline engines because of...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:23:49 -0700
  ...How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion .....(btw, you can still get crate Zetecs for $1000?).....
• Re: H4 headlight conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:05:02 -0700
  ...On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 4:36 PM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote: > Is that conversion worth it for my 82 westy?
• Another inline Bay conversion (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:05:51 -0500
  This one's a 1972 conversion in progress. Looks like the builder will actually get done in a week's work. http://forums.vwvortex...
• Nomenclature (was Re: Registering the Otter)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:20:14 -0500
  ...westfalia, and as a Westfalia camper conversion rather than a Riviera, sportsmobile, Country Homes or homebrewed camper conversion. Happy Trails, Greg Potts 1973/74...
• Electric VW Information Resource
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Sat, 6 Apr 1996 16:32:00 -0500
  ...Interest has been expressed from time to time about electric vehicle conversions. Reading my April/May 1996 copy of Home Power, I enjoyed an...
• Re: Engine Conversion Options
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 13:46:59 EST
  ...audi conversion kit, and I wanted a new motor, how much and what is the newest motor that would fit? I could call my...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 04:47:48 -0800
  ...You can get one from many vendors, Potter has them, with > conversion studs; > > <http://www.parts4vws.com> > (Not Vanagon specific site, but a well...
• Re: Tiico conversion vs. other I-4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:07:43 -0600
  "Karl M." wrote: > Very nice kit at $1600, all new parts! Just supply your engine of > choice, wiring and computer if needed. I also...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:17:58 EST
  I've seen and driven the vans with the 2.3 and 2.5's when I was in Durban..Power? um yes...super...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:41:13 EST
  In a message dated 1/2/02 11:32:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: << The exhausts on the Winkler version...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 18:00:44 +0100
  ...It is a nice conversion, but a lot of to do by yourself. No kit is available for this. The gearbox is swapped, too...
• Re: � � � AC expansion valve and R-134a?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:44:25 EDT
  ...At the dealer, they get "kits" to do the conversion. Costs two arms and two legs to get the conversion done.
• Re: [Syncro] Subaru WRX powered Vanagon in Puyallup
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 1 May 2003 18:00:52 -0400
  ...I'll definitely consider a Subaru engine for the next conversion project, but I wonder how the stock transmissions fair with these high HP...
• Re: differences between starter motors?? (For 1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:08:17 -0500
  ...I discovered this the same way you did. > >John >87 Westy SVX >91 GL 2.5 conversion in progress > > >
• Re: Fwd: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:18:50 -0500
  ...Till then, I'll just have to make due with the 3.3l Subaru conversion that's in the works. >:D Sudhir On 12...
• Re: Engine Rebuild at Last!!
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 21:41:14 -0500
  ...Why plan on doing a conversion later? There are many good reasons to go to a conversion. IMO it would improve the value of...
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:56:14 -0500
  ...R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion > On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:03 -0500, Stan Wilder wrote > > I never said r134a was as...
• Re: stolen van
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 13:38:34 EDT
  ...still im sure youve got alot of time into the diesel-to gas conversion..i hope that's not what someone wanted it for...
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:42:54 +0000
  ...I thinktaht > should make a great conversion for ya! > -Craig > '85gl > > On 9/12/07, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > On 9/11...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - James Jean-Woo Kim
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 20:16:19 -0700
  I would vote for Subaru 2.2 conversion. SmallCar has a complete conversion kit ($1500 plus the cost of the engine). It's wonderful...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:58:17 -0700
  ...I-4 conversion general info There doesn't seem to be a collection of information in any one place on this conversion...You'll...
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:47:23 -0700
  ...porsche engine conversions Except how do you handle interior heating going from water to air cooled? -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:31:46 -0700
  ...Everybody says their conversion is the BEST one, because they chose it and it makes them feel good to think they got the best...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:45:18 -0700
  ...Instead of using adapters and other engineering mods to fit > a conversion, is it feasible to retain the stock power plant and > increase power...
• Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:53:24 -0800
  ...For more information on this conversion, please visit http://www.hasenwerk.ca/tdiconversion If anyone has any questions please let me know! Cheers! David...
• Re: $75,000 syncro SVX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:59:04 -0700
  This may have been a conversion to Westy, as the 3 external connections appear to be filled or not ever there...For that price...
• Automatic to 4-speed tranny conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Aug 94 20:39:47 EDT
  ...I asked if there was a conversion from 4 speed to auto for my '85. I love the van and have had it for...
• Subaru in a Vanagon?? Yes!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Sat, 20 Sep 1997 21:14:51 -0400
  Fellow Dreamers, I had the pleasure of viewing a Subaru/Vanagon conversion. The Kennedy kit looks well thought out. It fits in well and...
• Re: Country Campers conversion
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 13:47:05 -0700
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 13:40:09 EST > From: > Mm Bitner <Iaonbb@AOL.COM> > Anyone ever seen or own a country campers conversion on...
• Re: Dehler Profi conversion Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 18:18:10 +0200
  ...Cort, Joel" wrote: > Has anyone else seen one of these (German?) conversions? Dehler is still in business, I wrote in my previous mistake that...
• TiiCo engine vs. Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:01:21 -0700
  ...Eurospec conversions was a very irritating resonance or drumming noise from the motor at certain rpm's. Many people said it was from the...
• Re: Subaru Transplant/Insurance Co.?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 15:03:16 EST
  ...However, if you expect them to cover you for comprehensive and collision, you best tell them the cost of the conversion and maybe pay...
• Re: And the Schmoo Award winner is........
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 16:05:29 -0700
  ...He had his 1984 Vanagon > with some type of engine conversion on the stretcher at least a dozen > times! Sounds like the conversion should...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:04:43 EST
  Hello Volks, I can supply a kit that lays the 4cyl over and fits under the stock decklid. It comes with the adapter plate...
• Re: turbo diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 07:27:37 -0700
  ...turbo diesel conversion I hate those things. If the head gets over seven feet of warpage, you can't resurface. Jim On Mar 31...
• Re: SVX conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 13:35:21 -0400
  not trying to blow you off, but there is a great yahoo group just for the SVX conversion, very friendly and very helpful. I...
• Re: Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 17:38:14 -0600
  ...Kenneth Wilford Any insights that you folks who have done this >conversion before might >have would be appreciated. It is going into a 91...
• engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:13:00 -0400
  ...did anybody ever use a a geo metro 4cylinder for a conversion. Dirt cheap and they holdup extremely well under all the kids that...
• Re: Subaru list for gloating?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:05:51 -0800
  Here, here...move along obsessive freaks On Feb 10, 2008 2:51 PM, Chris S. <mrpolak@yahoo.com> wrote: > Is there a Subaru conversion...
• Re: WVO Conversion for an '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:03:35 -0400
  ...I'm considering WVO (for long > term fuel cost reduction) and later a TD or TDI conversion (for > power increases). Any thoughts? I don...
• Low priced New Vanagon chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 18:52:40 -0400
  --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: Re: bed conversion, bumper questions
• Fwd: Engine Conversion Options
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 14:08:42 EST
  more testimonials of the bulletproof 5 banger.. :<) chris [message/rfc822]
• Re: currency conversion
  Historical mailing list - Anne Dickens
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 08:48:10 EST
  Try the site below http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic Anne
• Speaking of hybrid conversions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 10:09:42 -0800
  http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/11/student_buildin.php
• Re: Westie Conversion (Electric)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:56:09 -0000
  Tha Caltech/MIT race was 1968...not 80's. Steve
• Re: bashing NVC was: vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:26:23 -0500
  Hey Robert, I like your style! Miguel
• Diesel Savings/Engine Conversion Savings calculator
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:26:27 -0400
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• Golf/Jetta power in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 00:20:19 -0400
  ...quoted-printable Let me share everything I know about this conversion. =0D First, the only conversions I have seen to date are replacements of...
• Re: Diesel Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:14:09 -0800
  ...Recovering one's conversion costs in pure bottom line thinking is probably not possible. But getting rid of the waterboxer and Digifant is--as...
• Re: 2.0 Inline Engine in a 87 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 21:26:38 -0800
  ...I work on >VW's daily. > The shop I work for (Volks Cafe) has done a # of 1.8 gas engine >conversions in >Vanagons...
• Re: New to List, Best Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 21:38:49 -0500
  > I think that 90% of knowledgeable Wasserboxer owners look at a conversion. > We all balance the cost between a rebuild and the conversion. If...
• Re: Jetta Conversion Observations
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:38:48 -0800
  George, Did the folks at Autobahn Society do your inline conversion?� I seem to remember you saying that they did and you were pleased...
• Re: � � � Eight Function Digita l Display for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 23:58:37 EST
  ...The purpose of this note is to point out that for turbo conversions in general and TDi conversions in particular, the key gauges needed...
• Re: <no subject> was piston wear, should be conversion issues
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:44:05 -0500
  ...Re: <no subject> was piston wear, should be conversion issues > The thing about this rig is that it is in fabulous shape -I had...
• Re: TDI Conversion Advice
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 10 May 2017 13:08:51 -0700
  ...There is a reason that most conversions you see are Subaru. Reasonably priced and super dependable. My .02 Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On...
• Re: Friday NVC: Ford may import Transit (Westfalia converts this)
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Fri, 25 May 2012 15:07:44 -0400
  ...For a small one the Honda Element conversion is nice, though not in the same league as a Westy. 1980 Westy, vanity plate "WAIT4ME...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 20:27:03 -0400
  ...any flux capacitor conversions available? > > There was a memo put out the employees at the General Dynamics plant in > Grand Prairie Texas about two...
• Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap.... let it go
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 18:39:41 -0400
  I'll put in one more thing (that I should have said in my response.) A conversion (of any type) is not for everyone...
• Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:23:52 -0700
  ...I could say though, 'seen one hack conversion, you've seen all hack conversions.' That I could go along with. Here's fun one...