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Subject:Re: The best engine conversion?
From:Bret Berger
Date:Tue, 14 Aug 2001 23:50:02 -0600

Greg,

I get a rock solid 27-28 mpg with my 82 diesel (1.6?) Westfalia.  City or
highway.  What's your secret?

-bret
bret@stoneflytech.com

> Date:    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:49:09 EDT
> From:    Greg Rich <Dieselvwguy@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: The best engine conversion?
>
> Currently getting 34mpg (US gallon) with a 1.6 diesel Vanagon, I see no
> reason for a slight increase (10-20%) with a more powerful engine and way
> better highway gearing...
> Greg

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