Not much faster at all. They have a bit more torque so go up hills a bit better, but don't expect a big difference in power compared to a 1600cc type 1 engined van.
Oh, and by the way, they use more petrol (gas) than the type 1.
You need to go to a 2.0l to get significantly more torque/power.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Adam Taylor 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 00:56
  Subject: How fast (less slow) is a 72 camper?

  I used to drive a '69 Camper. Slowly.

  Now I see a 72 (1700 w/ dual carbs) for sale. How much more powerful are those motors? What is a reasonable cruising speed?

  Any other comments on possible  purchase welcomed. 
  Adam.Taylor@orst.edu

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