I am in the middle of installing a 2003 180hp 1.8T into a 1990 TriStar at
this moment.  Not much different than an ALH TDI except for the obvious fuel
differences.  Should be a nice engine with all that torque at low RPMs.
Should give a 2.5L subi conversion a real run for the money!

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3

Internet          http://www.fastforward.ca
Email     sales@fastforward.ca

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Ethan Esterline
Sent: January 15, 2006 17:38
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 1.8t engine conversion into 84 2wd

I have been searching the archives, but haven't found any 1.8t conversions
into a vanagon. Anyone have any experience, comments, pros or cons on
this conversion. I have a low mileage 03 Gti 1.8t total available to me for
a good price, just wondering if I sould jump on this one.
Thanks, Ethan