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Subject:Re: VR6 into a vanagon
From:Stephen Steele
Date:Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:11:39 -0500

Veedub wrote:
> I have come across a good deal on a vr6 engine and wiring harness.  Has
> anyone got into on putting on into a Vanagon?  I realize KEP can make
> adapter plates to do this.  But... will it fit easily?  How much power
> is the stock tranny good for?    I can weld, I can wire up the FI. No
> problems there.   Just how well will it fit?
Jason:
... Try Oliver Wegener of Wegener Engineering, Delaware, OH
<Wegener@nase.org>

Oliver showed a mid-eighties customized van at The Central Ohio Vintage VW
Club show in August. He had a VR6 in it; a boxed up rear deck allowed the
engine to sit upright and still have decent ground clearance. It sounded
beautiful.  All in all it appeared very professional, with good clearances
all around.

He was looking to sell conversion kits and accessories for several German
marque applications.

IIRC, he was looking at a tranny update soon. Contact him on this.

--
Stephen
Chillicothe OH