What you are forgetting is the comparison to stock WBX engines in
Vanagons. Sure, the XT-6 has it's maximum torque at high rpms....So
does the WBX.  We've got one listee  using a 2.7 in a Westy Syncro
(heaviest of all the vanagons). He likes it just fine.

On Nov 28, 2004, at 10:37 PM, Bob Stevens wrote:

> "the word" I've read on the subie list says the XT6 motor, even though
> 145
> hp, does not have the torque at low end needed for the vanagon. just
> repeating what I've read there, no personal knowledge. Oh, I googled
> and
> found this:
> 88-91 2700 2672 145@5200 156@4000 ER-27 XT6 (coolest of all 2 valve)
> is posted here:
> http://www.ultimatesubaru.net/80s/specs/mechanical/engine-specs.html
> notice the rpm that 156 lb/ft comes on.