What are the possibilities of modifying a stock 2.1L for better
performance. Instead of using adapters and other engineering mods to fit
a conversion, is it feasible to retain the stock power plant and
increase power by using larger pistons, mass airflow, performance chips,
freeflow exhaust, etc.?

Jason

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
Behalf Of
> Hans Achter
> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 1:37 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
>
> I don't see where the VW inline-4 is any cheaper than putting a subaru
> EJ22 in.  You end up with a
> much better motor that fits just like the original WBX.
> -Hans
>
>
> > All kidding aside, least expensive real engine swap solution is
still
> > VW inline-4 IMHO.
> >
> > BenT
> >
> > --
> > BenT
> >