I can't answer your question  but with another of my own,  What are the best
powerplant choices?
Subaru
Tiico
TDI
Audi 5cyl...

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andre Duvall" <a-duvall@ATTBI.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2002 2:32 PM
Subject: Audi 5cyl vs Tiico decision

> I was preparing to buy a Tiico engine and my friend said he would give me
> his Audi 5000 Tubro that is sitting behind his house. The engine has 150k
on
> it, After sitting 5 months it starts up instanty. Would I be stupid to put
> this engine in my Syncro or stupid not to? Last where can I get an adapter
> plate for this conversion? Thanks
>  Andre
>  Richmond Va.
>  90 syncro westy
>