2.8, like the 3.4, is even-fire :P
the 3.1 and another one are the odd-fire engines :D

On 2/21/06, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I went and checked this van out for a buddy of mine who was going to buy it.
> It is not mine so contact the seller directly.
>
> http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/135657986.html
>
> It is currently registered in Maryland but located in Oakland, California
> just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco. I recommend you go to look it
> over during the daytime hours. The neighborhood it is located in is ok but
> not the greatest place to be wandering around at night. LOL -- I was there
> at near midnight with a very capable bodyguard.
>
> The poptop is has some cracks on the inner liner and i was unable to test
> how well ti goes up. Seller says he has not popped it up in three years.
> IIRC this is the ASI poptop. Camper interior has been gutted in favor of a
> wood platform with storage underneath. Should be easy to convert back. Body
> is amazing good shape. I did not notice any body rot or seam rust. Then
> again it was midnight in East Oakland.
>
> The install was done by as a father and son project. Used a KEP adapter with
> a rear crossmember cobbled out of pieces of iron & steel. I  would recommend
> re-doing those if you are planning on keeping the rig together. The
> alternate pulley caused clearance problems at the rear of the engine lid so
> they simply trimmed the edge instead of altering the brackets. A large 7-8
> inch tall box covered with automotive grade carpet covers the box. It's
> actually not bad looking once it's locked down.  Exhaust is home made and
> surprisingly quiet in this odd-fire Chevy.
>
> Oh yeah, it's titled as a diesel so would be easy to register in Maryland.
> For California buyers, it would be tougher as you need to have the vehicle
> verified by a peace officer or DMV employee. Unless the verifier is a very
> good and blind friend of yours, the will probably notice it is not a stock
> powerplant and start asking questions. If you are lucky, they will look over
> the badges and title which all say diesel, and you will be "In like Flint".
>
> Transmission is from a WBX so gears are better suited for the V6.
>
> Look like a good buy to me. I just don't have time for another project. Roof
> is not good enough for me to save. Needs some epoxy or fiberglass work.
> Comes with a bra. No damage under it -- I checked. There was some issue
> about the thermostat. I can't remember. I think the fan is manually
> activated by a switch.
>
> Seller is a pretty cool dude. Goes by the name of Skye. Remember he is the
> seller and not me. Email him directly via his ad. If you want to ask me any
> more question about the van, I will try to answer as best as I can.
>
>
>
> BenT
>