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Subject:Re: Question on Waterboxer Power vs transplants.
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Fri, 1 Jun 2001 20:23:11 +1200

>So, how come nobody has suggested using the flat-6 Porsche water-cooled motor
>from the Boxter S for a Vanagon motor transplant?
>3.2L 250HP 225ft-lbs torque.
>
>If your going to dream, dream big!
>
>
>Todd
>'88 Westy

Why bother? An Alcyone SVX engine has the same or better output (depending
on market of origin), at least as reliable and MUCH cheaper? That's IF you
can find one...

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