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Subject:Re: re. turboing a vanagon
From:Leon Korkin
Date:Fri, 13 Dec 2002 23:26:00 -0800

Just remembered, Ford SHO had Yamaha-built 6 cyl marine engine, can't
recall power but over 200hp. Anyone knows if it was flat 6? Or V6?
Leon
85 Subwagen Cruiseship

12/13/02 10:26:46 PM, Herb Mooney <hmooney@RESTOREANDMORE.COM> wrote:

>> If you want a good turbo go with the VW 1.8T motor, there was a Vanagon
>1.8T
>> one on ebay for sale a couple of days ago.
>>
>> If your somewhat of a junkyard cheap dog like me, go with the Ford 2.3
>> Turbo. I have the motor, mount, harness, need the kit from KEP. I'll let
>you
>> folks know how it goes. Should have it started in the Spring if all goes
>as
>> planned. I'm sure I'll have to raise the deck but I can live with that for
>> the added power.
>>
>> Stock Specs for the 1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe:
>> 190HP @ 4600RPM
>> 240Torque @ 3400RPM
>>
>> This should help tow my 900lb boat to the Bay.
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