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Subject:Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
From:William B
Date:Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:03:43 -0500

don't syncro's have an extra 2 inches or so?  if i recall that's why with
overland 5 cyl kits you don't need to raise the lid.

so it might be worthwhile to consider stock vanagon and stock syncro
possibilities.

On 12/28/06, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
>
> 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?
>