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Subject:Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
From:Ben T
Date:Wed, 2 Jan 2002 12:03:34 EST

In a message dated 1/2/02 8:42:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, NotaJeep@AOL.COM
writes:

<<  The muffler on the SA van takes up the whole space between the frame rail
 and the rocker panel..sort of precludes using it on a westy with the propane
 tank anyway...
 I suspect some of the power gain is offset by having to haul that huge
 silencer around... >>

Well, since the SA vans don't come in Westy trim, it probably was not
necessary to save that space for propane tanks. The Winkler kits run the
exhausts around as well but right in the vicinity of the engine. all behind
the rear axle from what I can remember.

BenT