

| 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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