>But what about a naturally asperated W-8, shoe horned into the back end
>of the Vananone?
>
>The engine isn't all that long--shorter than a V-6----and has mugumbo
>torque, as well as mucho gotaine----
>
>This may be another possibility in the quest for making the Vanagon
>boogie--, and be half assed reliable--

The "W"8 (really a double-V) is unproven reliabilitywise. prototypes
apparently had a lot of problems.
But if it turns out to be reoiable it'll be a good thing and a good
conversion prospect (when fitted with a G50 trans!!) , though very
expensive and I bet a nightmare to work on if it becomes necessary.
--
Andrew Grebneff
165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut