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Subject:Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:49:05 +1200

>I guess I was unclear on the motor. I though the 2.5L was still a
>four-banger. Ah, well. I'll stick with the FAT Performance stroker crank plan
>then. Any bigger pistons available for Vanagons? Seeing as wasserboxers have
>removable cylinders, I assume 2nd and 3rd overbore hardware doesn't exist. I
>suspect 85mm pistons may have too thin of a cylinder wall, and cause
>overheating problems. Any thoughts? Thanks.

The six was available in two capacities: a 140hp 3.2N and 175hp 3.2S
(3164cm3) and a 180hp 3.7. Oettinger also did a 120hp 2276 four. The sixes
were actually commisioned by VW.

Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin, New Zealand
VW & mollusc nut
1984 Caravelle (currently SVX engine waiting for a trans)
1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD)
1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel
1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel van/wagon
1989 CT170 Toyota Corona Select 2.0 diesel

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