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Subject:Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
Date:Tue, 16 Aug 2005 16:12:58 EDT

In a message dated 8/16/05 12:44:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM writes:

>
> I'm now in the mood to change out the old chevy v-6 and put the stock
> wasserboxer back in the van, with a catch... I'm going to be
> turbocharging it. >:D
> The turbo is from a civic.  I will be using the extra oil cooler I
> picked up for my rx7, and an air/water intercooler(another oil cooler
> from the rx7) so as not to lose ground clearance.
>
> If anyone in the md, va, pa area wants to donate some time to help, it
> would be appreciated(if you can, I don't really need the help, but
> it's always more fun with more people. :) )
>
> anyways, pics are online at:
> http://pictures.rawsuds.com/sudhir_vanagon?page=6 and ...page=7
>
> cheers
> Sudhir
>

hey sud, when i get back on my feet i'd love to see this firsthand..
remember the turbo that was on ebay built by "chet the jet"?   interesting setup,
but i dont think it ever sold.. what outfit made the turbo/piping for the civic?
 is the turbo a garrett or?

chris