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> Engine swaps are usually done to improve the breed. The old "Transvair"
> conversions were the Subaru swap of their day. That's no longer the case. If
> you must bastardize your Vanagon, stick to something practical like a Subaru
> Injun.

I tend to agree, although I am out looking because my vanagon is water
cooled, so I am not eligible for most of the popular engine swaps. The
only up-side to a corvair is more power. Beyond that, you are certainly
correct. Seems the best I can do is a new air cooled from SA which might
actually get me the extra power I seek to pull my small trailer
reliably.

Thanks for the input

Regards,

John