David Marshall said:
> I can imagine that the 6 cylinder motors aren't cheap and there is
> a > lot of custom work that has to happen to make it all work.  Getting
a TDI > installed will cost you 7 to 8K if you get it done *right* and
> professionally.

You can get a Subie SVX motor for less than $1000 if you know where to
look.  I have driven a Subaru SVX-powered Vanagon, which shall be
dyno-tested March 6th and I must say that all sins have their price.  It's
a wonderful, powerful motor which transforms the Vanagon into a
barely-recognizable beast, so if you  have the money, go ahead and sin.
:-)

On the other hand, if you are more frugal and don't care about passing,
and pissing off, high-school weenies in their Hondas, the TDI conversion
is the better alternative due to the reliability and economy of the motor.

Now, does anyone have a 1.8t Vanagon I can test?

Chris S.

'85 Westy
'01 New Beetle TDI