> Has anyone ever investigated the use of the 94 - 97 Toyota Previa engine as a conversion for the Vanagon?
>
> It's a 2.4 liter, in-line 4 cyl., supercharged, 16 valve, 160 hp and it lays down totally flat.

From the pictures I can find, it looks like it might be a tough row to
hoe, getting it to mate with a VW transaxle. Appears that it's
designed to work with some custom made conformal transmission case
that wraps around underneath it, like many FWD cars. Probably
possible, but I reckon a Subaru SVX engine would be a lot easier.

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"