Hello John,

>While there's a lot of discussion on the list regarding engine
>conversions I thought I would take the opportunity to find out
>if there is any one out there who has any knowledge and or
>experience with the Audi 5 cylinder conversion.

I guess you already found my web site at
http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut

>Is the 5 Cyl conversion a "bad" conversion?

I guess not, there are several hundreds of 5 cylinder conversions
on German roads. The problem in US is the unavailability of parts,
I guess. Specially the engine mount and bellhousing are hard to
get. Ken offered you a source, Detlev from California. He developed
a kit which allows to mount the engine without raising the decklid.

Because of the number of different kind of engines you have to know
about your 5 cylinder and how to connect the fuel system and electrical
wiring. Everything else is straight forward. There is no major
difference if you convert a WBX to a 4 or 5 cylinder inline.

If you go back three years in the Vanagon list archives you will
find a lot of mails about the Audi conversion.

Regards
Helmut
'80 Vanagaudi