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Subject:Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
From:DaveC
Date:Thu, 21 Mar 2002 21:57:53 -0800

>If you need a heart transplant why get a baboon heart
>when you can get a real thing?(human heart)
>
>Volkswagen baby!!

It's true. Most people would like to be able to drive their Vanagon
into the VW shop (dealer or indie) and not have the technician faint.

Also, a VW transplant maintains (or improves) resale value. Most
buyers would shy away from a Westy with a Chevy V-8 in it, I think.

Also, horsepower vs. transmission longevity. It's a trade-off. One or
the other.

Dave
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May you have twice as much.