It is a clean conversion, and nice power and
powerband!  I was impressed.  Thanks for the test
drive, Warren!

Warren Chapman wrote:
>
> Mark,
>
> Reading graphs and charts will never tell the story that the seat of your
> pants will.   Driving is the real proof.
>
> I have a Syncro Westy that usually weighs in at well over 5000 lbs with
> gear.  I wanted a pleasurable driving experience with good strong
> midrange pull and the ability to cruise at freeway speed with the rest of
> the traffic and climb in the mountains at the speed limit.    I like to go
> offroad to find good fishing spots but offroad obstacle courses are not
> my hobby.
>
> I got everything I wanted  with a Subaru 2.2L, except I wouldn't mind a
> little more power still.  Recently at Hollister I was easily able to pull
> most of the trails rated "difficult" with no problems.  I didn't try the true
> obstacle courses.
>
> The big questions is......what kind of van do you have and how do you
> intend to use it.   Then put yourself in a postion to try a van with the
> conversions you are interested in.  I drove an inline four, two fice
> cylinders and two Subarus before deciding.
>
> Warren Chapman