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• Re: 1.8T conversion OBDII [was:Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?]
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:34:30 -0700
  ...main objection to certifying the Bostig > conversion; �that the California authorities won't even consider an OBDII > conversion (or some such wording). > > Anybody know...
• Re: Hitch for vanagon's with zetec conversions
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:28:37 -0600
  Hello Harry-We have an 85 with a Bostig conversion (love it!) and a hitch. We started with a standard GoWesty version which bolts...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Clay Moore
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 17:30:17 -0700
  ...I have some > diesel conversion questions: > > Can I use a stock standard gasoline transmission? > > Can I use a stock automatic transmission? > > Are there some...
• Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:22:24 -0700
  My guess is that not too people doing engine conversions are Registered Importers who have to get vehicles tested and certified for California on...
• Re: A/C and P/C brackets, hoses for I-4 or Tiico conversion
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:41:40 -0700
  On 3/12/08, Richard Golen <rgolen@umassd.edu> wrote: > > Greetings! > > > I am contemplating the purchase of a used I-4 Golf engine conversion...
• Re: Dual Fuel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:13:31 +0000
  dual fuel conversions on vanagons are very common in germany now, as propane is far cheaper and more environmentally friendly. i would love to...
• FW: 81 Air cooled... Engine conversion options??
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:20:52 -0600
  > Why not buy a cheap ass 84 then do te conversion to a Bostig or what ever you want. Don't need to build...
• Single Carb Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Keith Ryan
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 07:12:06 -0700
  ...my dual carb '72 Westfalia into a single carb using an after market conversion kit and Chevette Carb. Any insights or advice? Thanks, Christopher.
• Re: subaru conversion info needed
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 23:42:00 EDT
  Sam, Here is the interesting info for the conversion to Subaru unit... Click on this blue word....<A HREF="http://www.kennedyeng.com/sub...
• Re: VR6 in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 00:22:08 -0800
  Check out this site on Tom's VW pages under engine conversions. http://www.relitech.com/tomc/tomvw.htm Michael von Hoegen's Vanagon...
• Fast Forward Golf/Jetta into vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Fri, 21 May 1999 17:02:24 -0700
  Has anyone purchased products from these gentlemen? Specifically, the conversion kit to put a golf/jetta engine into a vanagon? _____________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Free...
• Re: S. Africa conversion done!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 02:20:19 +0200
  "Peter B." wrote: > Check the attached URL to have a look at the pictures of the > conversion. > Please, next time only attach the URL...
• Need Mechanic for TDI Conversion on Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rissman
  Mon, 22 May 2000 14:30:33 -0700
  I am need of a mechanic/shop to do the conversion of a Vanagon diesel to a TDI motor. I have both vehicle and...
• "Spirit" Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 23:09:43 -0700
  ...as I purchased a Camper that had this company do the conversion & I wanted to learn more about them! Thanks in advance... Timothy in...
• For Sale: round headlight buckets for square to round conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 08:57:54 EDT
  folks i have a few sets of round headlight buckets for sale, for the square to round headlight conversion.. includes wiring and buckets p...
• FW: tiico automatic engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:35:29 -0400
  ...tiico automatic engine conversion Hi again list: I thought I would give you some more specifics regarding my engine conversion gleaned after some further...
• Re: List of Vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:15:28 -0500
  ...List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid... ok, im making a list of vanagon engine conversions that fit below...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:28:36 -0800
  ...Engine Conversions To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com All of this talk about engine conversion options - Tiico, Jetta engines, inline 4's, Subaru engines - yet...
• Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 13:47:54 -0700
  ...California Engine Conversions > My guess is that not too people doing engine conversions are Registered > Importers who have to get vehicles tested and certified...
• Re: 2.1 L Engine rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 20:25:02 -0400
  ...Second, I don't think your premise the most conversions are geared toward 2.1's is correct. There are many conversions done to...
• Re: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 15:44:02 -0700
  ...90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect. So that's 45 mph in 3rd gear on the automatic? If so would a ring/pinion...
• Re: subaru conversion 2.2L
  Historical mailing list - J.Fleming
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 11:37:53 -0800
  ...subaru conversion 2.2L > Does anyone have any experience with the subaru > conversion? > > Having problems with 2.2L 93 legacy motor conversion > in 86...
• Re: Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:44:59 -0800
  ...Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions? > Hi all, > > I'm wondering (and making a list for a future web page), what other > conversions...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:42:55 -0500
  On the subject of price, I really do not understand why the prices are so high. :/ I completed my chevy v6 conversion for less...
• Re: Z-tech convert
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:24:23 -0400
  ...I had the worst possible conversion experience. (http://my.tbaytel.net/guskers) At the end of the day, I have a new engine (I4...
• Re: Dual Fuel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:40:28 -0800
  ...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: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 21:03:29 -0700
  ...California Engine > Conversions > > >> My guess is that not too people doing engine conversions are Registered >> Importers who have to get vehicles tested and certified...
• Aussie Trakka Syncro conversion info ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 09:36:02 CDT
  ...For those interested in the Aussie Trakka conversion they now have a website up. Check out: http://www.trakka.com.au, and http://www...
• Diesel engine conversion update!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 11:51:19 -0500
  I updated my website with the latest info on my never-ending Westy diesel engine conversion project. Feel free to take a look at...
• 1.9 TDI engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 13 May 2004 01:05:09 -0700
  ...How many of you engine conversion folks have done this conversion compared to the Suby 2.2 , 2.5 or the Tiico engine? With...
• Re: '79 LT 28D...
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 18:41:30 -0400
  ...it's a '79 LT 28 with what appears to be a Devon highroof camper conversion. It's powered by a 4 cylinder Perkins...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 09:07:47 -0700
  ...Subaru conversion > Tom, > I have to agree with you and especially your mechanic. My 87 Syncro suffered a horrible death when the #3 piston...
• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 03:47:01 -0700
  ...Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, September 14, 2012, 10:23 PM I recently replaced my main commuter car...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 12:36:18 -0700
  ...Engine Conversion and MPG > I was a little surprised to hear some of the MPG quoted with engine mods > and conversions. I believe one...
• Re: Why convert to a engine that is not better than WBX?
  Historical mailing list - t
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:44:36 -0700
  So if you want one that is legal, do the Subaru conversion. If you want one that is time tested, do the Subaru conversion...
• Re: subu conversion
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 17:04:45 -0500
  Take a look at the subaruvanagon group at www.yahoogroups.com There are several hundred folks doing (or completed) Subaru conversions into Vanagons - several...
• Thoughts about VR6 Conversion Kits (Ahnendorp)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 18:51:29 +0300
  Ahnendorp does have some thoughts about a VR6 conversion kit for Vanagons. He currently redesigns a flywheel specially for one German customer. Please flood...
• Re: Got my second Tii Conversion Kit Today!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:29:20 -0500
  I think I've been playin' with cars too long....I saw "Tii" conversion and immediately thought: "What the hell is a discussion about...
• I-4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 15:22:11 -0800
  Is there anyone on the list that can tell me more about the i4 conversion cost labor things that is envoved I have a...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 00:51:52 -0400
  ...Angeles, WA ScottDaniel@turbovans.com and Michael Sullivan http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/TDI/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TDI-conversion Warren C.
• Re: vanagon conversion to mazda rotary engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:41:07 -0500
  ...This is mentioned recently on shoptalkforums.com look under "conversion perversions".
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:39:35 -0500
  Pedro, Do you have any pics of the interior roof after you completed the conversion? I'm interested to see how you finished it...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Conradie Johan
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 14:25:05 +0200
  ...2.0 South African conversion kit Hi, I was wondering if anyone on the list knew anything about this conversion kit with information at...
• Re: Engine Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 22:41:57 -0500
  ...a conversion, don't have the money now but I > > can still think about it. > > My first thought is the Subaru conversion but yesterday...
• Re: New Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:13:26 -0700
  ...New Engine Conversion Our current backlog of Subaru customers (several months) is pushing us to develop another conversion. As much we like Subaru engines...
• diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 18:30:55 -0400
  ...So, we've holed up in Pine Valley, UT and started talking about engine conversions. The turbodiesel has pretty much won our hearts and...
• Re: Meteor is home. 1.6 diesel conversion?, Austin
  Historical mailing list - Adam Butler
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 23:28:48 -0500
  Diesel Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2015, at 23:22, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > diesel or gas conversion? > >> On 4...
• Vanagon engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Rick Kovacic
  Thu, 01 Aug 1996 19:14:43 -0700
  ...I am contemplating engine conversions for a Vanagon camper; my preference would be a reliable, water-cooled inline or v-style powerplant that can...
• Re: Pop top kits for Carats
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 16:36:50 -0700
  ...Convert your Carat to cash and buy a > Multivan and your conversion is complete (no cutting, sweat, blood or tears). > Have fun. > Ken Wilford...
• Crasy 2.6 l 5 Cyl. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 00:59:21 EST
  ...new engine , conversion kit , installment and dismantl donor car. I need a donor Audi also . Conversion Time 14 day . Engines are limited . Offer valid...
• Inline Conversion Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:01:38 -0600
  ...At the time I didn't own an inline conversion so I was not very attentive. Does anyone know of such a site where...
• VR6 engine conversions?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 21:30:33 -0700
  ...various GM & Frod V6s -=-=-=- Any VR6-conversion owners on the list? Any web sites of VR6 conversion information? (As relates to Vanagon power, of...
• Re: Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:05:47 -0400
  ...engine conversion (aka to a subaru, tdi, tiico , or what have you.) Might check with those companies that have been doing conversions, as they...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:10:08 -0800
  ...That is not going to work for people who take their broken wbx van to a shop and ask for a cheap inline conversion...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:42:58 -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...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:25:53 -0700
  ...An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! Yesterday I took the first step toward starting an engine conversion. I had seriously considered Bostig and Subaru...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 21:22:28 -0400
  ...A conversion usually takes much longer than even most professional mechanics estimate. You will be out huge time and money, especially with your air...
• Cleanest Conversion?Stock?
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 00:34:02 -0600
  Hi, I think I started this latest conversion thread and am sorry to those who are bored with it. However, I still need a...
• Subaru Conversion Comments
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 14:19:01 -0800
  ...He immediately hopped in and drove back from California (900+ miles) after completing the conversion with no shakedown period. This conversion is not to...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 22:04:01 -0500
  ...electric or hybrid conversion? > http://www.renewables.com/ElectricVanConv.htm yousa!! $17,500 for the conversion, NOT including the batteries!!!???? :( that hurts. for $17...