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• Re: Small Car Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 12:00:28 -0800
  ...https://smallcar.com/conversions/vanagon-2.2-and-2.5l-conversions.html Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Best Conversion for Diesel Westy re $, Performance & Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 12:39:50 EST
  ...I've read endless postings on various conversions, all interesting and yet none have addressed my question. It is, What is the best conversion...
• Small Car's SVX conversion?.........not a good idea
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 18:56:11 -0500
  I'm hearing alot of bad news about Small Car up in Washington state......Their SVX conversion is having alot of problems poor gas...
• TDI-conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:45:15 -0700
  For anyone interested in Vanagon TDI conversion, join TDI-conversion@yahoogroups.com Cheers, Bj�rn Bj�rn Ratjen Cobble Hill, B.C. 2004 Jetta...
• Need TDI conversion info
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 03:24:34 -0700
  Being more swayed each day to blow the wad and get a TDI conversion and do it my self. Questions. 1. Who posted the...
• Fast Forward 'Turn Key' Engine Conversion pricing is now online!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 00:01:35 -0700
  ...Our basic 90hp 1.8L conversion starts at $2200 USD with a decent 115hp 2.0L Audi 80 conversion tipping the scales at $3000...
• Re: U.S high-top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:56:59 -0800
  ...However, Ed Anderson, the guy who does the conversions, often has some older vanagons with the conversion for sale. In addition, he has a...
• Re: ASI/Riviera headcount
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 17:57:13 -0700
  Hi...I have an 1983 Diesel VanagonASI conversion...oh ya..5 speed manuel..I was told that this is a very rare bus.....they...
• 12 to 134a conversion:VW Dealer Quotes
  Historical mailing list - John McCabe
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 08:29:37 PDT
  I jsut called the local VW dealer service department to see what they had to say about the conversion. I asked how much to...
• Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Lee F. Schelin
  Tue, 4 May 1999 09:00:19 -0700
  I am new to the group and see the notes talking about Vanagon engine conversions to a 5 cylinder waterboxer. I would like to...
• ASI/Riviera headcount
  Historical mailing list - Chris Findley
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 02:50:20 EDT
  Hey there just seeing who all has a bus or vanagon with the ASI/Riviera camper conversion..I have seen a fair amount of...
• TIICO: Tach is off
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:46:28 -0500
  An odd thing happened to my tach during my tiico conversion. Prior to the conversion my tach read 4K when my speed was 70mph...
• Re: Finished westy conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 14:03:46 EST
  In a message dated 3/9/2004 10:27:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: << I just finished my westy conversion...
• Re: SVX Conversion List?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 7 May 2006 02:12:28 -0400
  ...SVX Conversion List? > Hi All, > Is there a Subbie SVX Conversion List > For our Vanagons? > Just bought a 92. > thanks, > John C... > SLC, UT...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 15:11:02 -0500
  I think that the "choice" of conversion is entirely up to the owner of the van. All conversions will offer more hp and if...
• Re: head-aches...TIME FOR A ENGINE CONVERSION
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 31 May 2007 09:11:42 -0700
  ...So if you want to do a conversion, then do yourself a favor and talk to a referee first. Then decide which conversion to...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 08:54:28 -0700
  ...If you are going to have a shop do it find a shop that does (or has done) the conversion you want and keep...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 08:56:29 -0400
  The Subaru 2.2 WBX conversion is 15% more efficient than the original VW 2.1 WBX. In May of this year, my wife...
• A/C and P/C brackets, hoses for I-4 or Tiico conversion
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:41:07 -0400
  Greetings! I am contemplating the purchase of a used I-4 Golf engine conversion that's being offered for sale by Bostig. According to...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 11:50:42 -0700
  ...Subaru conversion > HAve any of you ever did a conversion? Ever rebuild a few engines? > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro...
• Re: 81 ASI Camper?
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 15:16:16 -0700
  ...the interior of my van is very nice...I own a 1983 Diesel ASI conversion ..the only complaint I have is that it is...
• '82 jetta conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 13:49:57 -0700
  ...Any info on replacement exhaust pipes OR which other VW manifolds will be compatible with this conversion? I tried the archives, but the hit...
• Re: New Conversion Candidate?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 09:29:54 -0600
  ...New Conversion Candidate? All you diesel conversion fans will want to see this.... http://www.gizmag.com/go/6235/
• Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Tue, 1 May 2007 18:59:46 -0700
  ...Properly running, a WBXer with a stock exhaust is very quiet, as is our 2.5 Subaru conversion. I have heard Zetec conversions and...
• Headlamp conversion, Take II
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Haagensen
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 11:20:32 -0700
  fastgermanauto.com carries the square headlight conversion along with many other body styling accessories Ryan- San Diego 90 Carat
• Tico conversions for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 22:51:29 -0500
  Has to make you wonder if the tico conversion is all its cracked up to be ????? Jeff 1984 westy
• Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Hay
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 14:41:09 -0800
  Anyone know anyone in NC who does Vanagon Engine conversions?? Thanks Ron --- Ronald Hay --- hayr@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.
• 134a conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 11:15:00 -0600
  Can anyone point me to a web site for this conversion. Specific to the Vanagons. Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Rear main seal replacement on 84 with subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:39:03 -0800
  Anyone know what a Rear main seal replacement on 84 with subaru conversion dj
• Re: Engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 18:49:24 -0700
  ...I look at this whole conversion thing as a nightmare, and I own one! I have this 61 crew cab with a 911 conversion...
• Fwd: 1.8T conversion OBDII
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:41:35 -0700
  I forwarded this question Stephan White, who does these conversions in Sacramento, CA and he replied with the following link to the Samba discussion...
• Re: FS: 2.5L Subaru conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 18 May 1998 02:51:43 EDT
  ...I have everything), complete Kennedy conversion hardware (KEP conversion plate, flywheel, upgraded clutch/pressure plate, TOB, Syncro crossmember/engine mount, complete exhaust, heat shield...
• Re: Dual Fuel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:32:34 +0000
  ...Steve at www.gasure.co.uk has a T25 (Vanagon) with a Subie conversion running LPG, but does conversions for other - stock - VWs. Unlike...
• Re: Veggie Oil Conversion
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:27:37 -0800
  ...Veggie Oil Conversion > Does anyone have the URL for the conversion to Veggie Oil for fuel? > > I saw it once, but... > > Thanks, > > Charlie swanson...
• Re: Veggie Oil Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:13:59 -0800
  ...Veggie Oil Conversion > Does anyone have the URL for the conversion to Veggie Oil for fuel? > > I saw it once, but... > > Thanks, > > Charlie swanson...
• Re: Pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:50:08 -0800
  Loren Busch wrote: > RE: Conversion > Julianna, here is one site: > http://members.shaw.ca/stuartblack/vwprojec.htm > Awsome! Thanks Loren! This is the one...
• Looking for two inline conversion parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:20:04 -0400
  I am looking for a throttle cable for an automatic Vanagon for a Tiico conversion or similar. I am also looking for an exhaust...
• Engine Conversions for an '84
  Historical mailing list - Kelley McDaniel
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:22:48 -0500
  ...I want to learn what's current regarding engine conversions. If I can do a conversion with a strong reliable engine, I'll keep...
• Re: Vendor reputation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:00:23 -0700
  ...They are the experts for VW-VW engine conversions. Jim On Jun 26, 2014, at 5:56 PM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• TiiCo Conversion Price
  Historical mailing list - James Huskins
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 15:31:31 -0400
  >Have you considered the TIICO conversion? I tried earlier to post this question to the list, but I believe it did not go through...
• subaru conversion info
  Historical mailing list - Josh Monson
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 16:37:11 -0800
  looking for suppliers, mechanics, or relevant info regarding subaru conversions for my 85 vanagon(she is sick). thanks, jm [text/html]
• Tiico COnversion
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 15:51:23 -0400
  For those of you who have done the tiico conversion, what was the total cost. AC and PS, manual tranny. Thanks! Matt
• Bostig conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 10:46:37 -0700
  How many total hours do you estimate a bostig/zetec conversion will take? Just the engine and components-not cooling, etc. stan
• Re: My Eurospec conversion problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 19:22:49 -0700
  David Marshall wrote: > > I do simular conversions with CIS, Digifant and Motronic. Here are my > experiences > > 1 - I find this a problem with the...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:58:01 -0500
  HAve any of you ever did a conversion? Ever rebuild a few engines? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA...
• ROADCOW - Was: Tiico or Subie or ??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:26:12 -0800
  Roadcow was a Toyota 3TC (1.6 SOHC I-4) conversion originally. When Britt blew it up (ran it out of oil in Nebraska...
• (LVC) NEWS ON DIESEL CONVERSIONS
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:56:24 -0700
  For all you diesel dogs out there, here's an ABC News story that's playing on Yahoo Video.&nbsp; The vanagon diesel conversions...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:31:30 -0500
  ...If anyone remembers, Eurospec sold an engine conversion for a year or so that was CA certified and it looked just like the Tiico...
• Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:57:51 -0800
  ...You can go to http://www.smallcar.com and see what a turnkey conversion will cost. In addition to the engine conversion, you should...
• Bostig Zetec conversion in Seattle area?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Little
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:05:52 -0800
  ...Before making my decision I'd really love to see one of these conversions and talk to the owner. Are there any Bostig conversions...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:16:17 -0700
  ...How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion > > ......One of the biggest advantages of the Bostig Zetec conversion is that > every little thing is already figured...
• Subie to Vnagon tranny conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Jan 2018 22:13:08 -0600
  Does anyone know where to get tranny conversion parts to stick the Subie 5 speed tranny into a Vanagon? John
• Re: U.S high-top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 21:16:36 -0800
  Adventurewagen, made in Fort Bragg, California. Mike Snow <snip> Does any one know about an American High-top conversion?
• Re: Inline 4 COnversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:12:49 +1200
  >Anyone have any experience with inline 4 conversions? There's an entire ward at my local hospital dedicated to their treatment.
• Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 11:21:44 -0800
  Sure have. How does 10-12 mpg sound? Mark Jeff Ensing wrote: > > Has anyone ever heard of a rotary conversion ? > Jeff
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 9 Jun 2021 23:53:43 +0000
  My Subie Converter also does Big Brake Conversions.  While initially test driving with the mechanic on my new EJ22 conversion, I asked him about...
• Re: Vanagon alternative fuel (long but lots of good links)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 19:06:22 -0800
  >Personally, I'd like to see the old diesel vanagons back on the road >using bio-fuel as opposed to scrapping them for conversion...
• Vendor reputation
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:56:15 -0400
  Does anyone have personal experience with, know of someone else who does, or know anything about these guys or the conversion kits/parts they...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 07:54:18 -0330
  ...A few things for your FAQ perhaps, for those of us who have never taken the time to follow the Subaru conversion list, namely...
• Re: vanagon conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 22:38:39 PDT
  The comment is not invalid - eurospec was not a conversion imported from SA, though they (overland) may have tried to lead you to believe...