Andrew Grebneff wrote:
>
> The Japanese-market DOHC 24-valve EG33 engine (SVX) puts out about 150hp,
>
> I doubt the VW trans will handle even the low-output US EJ22 Subaru engine.

Andrew,

The SVX engine in the US makes 230HP and 228ft/lbs.

I have run Buick V6's in two VW campers, a '78 and an '80. These engines
were making about 150HP, and were used with the tired, stock transaxles.
Both are still going strong after more than 30k miles each. Kennedy
states the Vanagon trans is quite sufficient for the (US) 130HP Legacy
2.2L SOHC engine.

Larry

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