Personally I like the idea of a transverse mounted GM 3.8L V6 and auto
trans.  The only conversion pieces would be the driveshafts.
I think one could mount the entire subframe from the Buick into a Vanagon.
I guess just omit the lower control arms and other suspension bits tied to
the subframe.
My neighbors Buick Lesabre really launches hard for a big family sedan.  The
3.8L would be very strong in a regular(light) vanagon.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Timothy Hannink
> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 10:34 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
>
>
> Has anyone ever looked into using the drivetrain out of a Toyota MR2 or a
> Pontiac Fiero in a van or bus?
>
> Tim Hannink
> Winter Park, Florida
> Goldibox - 1987 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia Camper
> http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1443607
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