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Subject:Re: Vanagon engine swaps
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Sun, 7 Apr 2002 09:27:48 -0700

Todd et al,

God knows I should be the last to criticise other people's websites, but if
these folk do the same kind job on engines as they do on their site then...

:)

Alistair

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on 06/04/2002 11:39 AM, Todd Last at Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM wrote:

> I found this link for a company that puts Mazda RX-7 rotary engines in
> Vanagons.
> Thought I'd pass it along.
>
> http://www.atkinsrotary.com/engineQA.htm
>
> I recall that someone on the list was asking if this could be done. I
> wouldn't think it would be all that good as rotary engines are not known
> for their low-rpm torque.
>
> Here is what the webpage says:
>
> I have a 1988 VW Vanagon in pristine condition but with a rotten water
> box motor. Is it feasible to swap in a Rotary?
>
> Hi,
>
> We have done this in the past with wonderful results. For more
> information please call Dave at 253-848-7776
>

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