My talk is all just curious idle speculation.  Some of
my best syncro friends have conversions!  I have
nothing against them!  I just like to speculate and
discuss pros/cons and hopefully learn something.  I am
not seeking converts!
steve

DrCory wrote:
>
> Steve, Adam  et al. (in a decidedly polite tone)
> I bought my van BECAUSE of the conversion. I had been looking with the
> intention of buying one with a bad motor to convert. But, when one came up
> WITH the conversion, I jumped!  The seller said they got a lot of interest
> in the Van. in fact, I was second in line and I got it when the first buyer
> fell through.
>
> I ended up with a EUROSPEC, not my first choice but still... a VW engine in
> a VW van(nothin' against you Subie guys. I loved my Subie before the van).
> I put up with a few 'problems' in order to by the van (minor body dents,
> blown air conditionong compressor, leaky exhaust, non-wolfy interior) I
> still think I got a good deal.
>
> Steve, I understand the 'keep it stock' perspective. I used to own only
> Canon photo equipment. Its like my keeping everything VW.
>
> Anyway, my point is, I passed up another van with the interior I wanted to
> get the I-4 motor. I figured the interior would be cheaper to install than
> the motor.  My mechanic is suitably impressed, so, i'm reassured that going
> with someone elses conversion was a good deal for me.
>
> Cory
>
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