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Subject:Testing the waters, investigating options.... opinions please, not flames.....
From:Chris Stanford
Date:Thu, 15 Aug 2002 08:40:14 EDT

Hi list,
     Emerging from lurker status to update on my Tiico conversion.  I have
been well pleased with the power and economy of the inline 4 cylinder.  I
starts easily, runs well, gives good economy.  This is a great engine for a
vanagon, especially my 88 wolfsburg.  But, my foot is requiring more power.
I've got a line on a totalled subaru SVX and I'm considering converting my
Tiico to SVX power.  I'd like to hear comments from SVX converters about
performance, economy, installation issues, etc...  I've visited a couple of
websites concerning this and I feel it's something I can do.  On the other
hand, I've been told I can get more useable horsepower out of my 4 cylinder
by swapping to a 260 degree camshaft.  I've already swapped over to golf
injectors and I did notice a power increase with that change.  Can the
members of the list please advise me on what to do?  Should I just be
satisified and thankful with what I have?

Chris Stanford
Montgomery, AL

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