"Most of the swappers I have talked with a saying that

the upright normal
position engine has less vibration problems.  These
can lead to alternator"

*Most but not me- no vibration problems in ten years.

Robert k

1982 Westfalia '95 Golf III 2.0

* The vibrant Tweako

--- jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> wrote:
> On 3/12/05 21:51, "Tom Altman" <tom@ALTMANVILLE.COM>
> wrote:
>
> > OK - I'm wanting to do an engine swap on my '89.
> I definitely want to use a
> > VW power plant.  So please do not throw in the
> Subbie thoughts.  I am very
> > impressed with what the WRX motors can do but I
> have access to a lot of VW
> > parts and they are much more familiar to me and my
> dad who will be helping
> > me wit the swap.
> >
> > 1.  Most likely I will go with the 2.0 engine.
> They are relatively
> > inexpensive and have a good increase in hp unless
> you convince me otherwise.
> >
> > 2.  What angle?  I would like to keep the engine
> lid stock - so I feel like
> > the 45/50 is the way to go.  But so many of the
> internet information I have
> > found seem to go the 15 or upright way?  What is
> the
> > advantages/disadvantages of these?  My other bias
> towards big angle is I
> > hope to obtain a doka some day and would like to
> transfer the knowledge to
> > that project.
> >
> > 3.  What fuel injection?  This is where I am most
> confused and am looking
> > for the most help.
> >
> > Thanks for any information.
> > Tom
> You may want to go into the swap groups for deeper
> info.
>
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vanagon-EngConv/
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico/
>
> Most of the swappers I have talked with a saying
> that the upright normal
> position engine has less vibration problems.  These
> can lead to alternator
> bracket cracks and shorter life on the exhaust
> parts.  Most of the newer
> converters that I have talked with are staying with
> the stock injection and
> computers.
> As for WRX motors.  Not needed for anything except
> macho.
> 2.2 subie for me.
>
> ����������������������������������������
> jimt
> Planned insanity is best.
> Remember that sanity is optional.
> http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info)
> http://www.westydriver.com
>

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com