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Subject:Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
From:Sudhir Desai
Date:Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:20:28 -0500

is berd using a 50-degree mounting solution?

oh, and I completely forgot. most 90-degree american v6s and v8s will
fit under the stock engine lid. (my 60-degree v6 ALMOST fit using a
fiero intake manifold -- some heat-shield trimming was required)

sudhir

On 12/28/06, Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@yahoo.com> wrote:
> How about Diesel conversions:  Bernd J�ger is THE guy in Europe:
> http://www.syncro-bernd-jaeger.de/ENGLISH/TDI-Umbau/tdi-umbau.html  Sorry, he does not give ground
> clearance.
> If the new Subaru diesel is not suitable for vanagon transplant, I'll have Berd put a TDI into my
> van next time I take my van to Europe.   m
>
> --- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
>
>
> > 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?
> >
>
>
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