Don't forget about the TDI options...

I know that the now rare "2.5L 5cly TDI - model AEL" works in the Syncos
without raising the lid, but will take some $'s and searching to have the
ultimate conversion.  This is the motor I had, and sold / traded for a more
conventional approach.

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 10:42 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine
lid...

ok, im making a list of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock
vanagon engine lid.. WITHOUT rising up above the stock rear deck level.
  they can be from mild to wild..  also list ground height clearance from
lowest point of engine or engine carriers, to pavement, with stock 14"
tires.
please add your input..copy and paste the current list and add your comments
or conversions..

so far i know of:

-Tiico (inline vw 2.0 motor) -specs?   ground height??
-subaru 2.2, 2.5, and flat 6 - specs?  ground height?
-zetec (ford focus motor)   -  specs? ground height  4 inches?