Dear Leonard,

Generally, I do not recommend the TDi engine into the Syncro because of
the problem of significanlty lower redline (4200 rpm vs 5500rpm). This
can be obviated by installing custom 1.19 3rd and .70 4th gears at
tremendous cost (I know, I've gone this route!). Also, you will need to
buy the "rare" Syncro Diesel fuel tank, at around $500 or so. However,
with the 2wd Vanagon, all you would need is a 5 speed with 4.57 ring and
pinion and you'd be pretty much set.

As for Fast-Forward -- I have not heard from David as to what is included
in his kit. Most likely, he is repurposing some HA Projeckt parts along
with his own set of parts and packaging a reasonable-cost alternative to
importing or doing-it-yourself. Especially daunting is the wiring -- if
he can solve this he is a genius!!

Let me know if you obtain any details from David.

Cheers,

MJS

At 03:11 PM 3/18/00 -0500, Leonard wrote:

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<excerpt><smaller>Dear List, (especially Michael)

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<smaller>  I'm going to try to put Fast Forward's 1.8L TDi kit into my
van. Right now I'm wondering if anyone has put this kit into their van,
or if there are other kits out there. Plus I'm trying to track down a use
engine. Would appreciate anyone's after thoughts and opinions. (I'm
actually a little nervous about the whole thing).   Thanks. Len

</smaller>

<smaller>Leonard Lehbauer

86' Vanagon GL Syncro. "Bula"

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<bold>Michael J. Sullivan

</bold>Marshfield Hills, MA

Central America 2001 or bust!

'87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered)

'86 VW Syncro Doublecab "Claude"

'96 VW Passat TDi "Teddi" (46mpg)

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