CHRIS STANN wrote:

> Don't listen to those Subaru guys

Yep, there is a lot more beer to be consumed while discussing all the troubles
in old ac or wasserleakers...

> (BTW I'd like to see proof to the myth
> that VW actually contracted SUBARU to develop an engine)

Just call VW headquarters in Germany and ask them to send you a copy of
original contract

> So, since you are air-cooled, how about a real Porsche motor, like a flat-6
> out of a 911?  Maybe a 3.2 Turbo?

Sure, just take out second mortgage to finance...

> Chris.
> '85 Westy
> non-subaru an damn happy that way.

drinking non-alcoholic beer too?
Leon
85 Subwagen Westy(almost friday)

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Evans <g6660@HFX.EASTLINK.CA>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 10:34 PM
> Subject: 80vanagon power upgrade
>
> > Good day all,
> > I'm new to the list because I was thinking of buying
> > a 1980 vanagon. Since I own a corrado and a scirocco now, I was wondering
> > how I could get more than the 67(I think) horsepower. I've heard little
> > about a gti transplant,,is this possible with this model.
> >  My car buddies think I'm nuts but I love buses too.
> >
> >  Thanks very much for any help.
> > Jake Evans
> > VW Coven Halifax N.S. Canada