>Big problem....small demand for all that HP.....

A shame, as the van can handle lots of power easily.

>Another problem......a 230HP (easily tweaked for more) 3.3L Subaru SVX, can
>be bought for $1700-$2500.

Or half of that if you're not in USA...

>Equivalent Porsche motor will cost 3 to 5 times
>that.  You can likely have Smallcar.com do the whole conversion with the
>3.3L for just the cost of buying the Porsche engine.

The Subaru is probably more reliable, and it is watercooled, so you
can have an effective heater.
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Andrew Grebneff
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