> Big light just came on:  Instead of just the engine, transplant an
> entire
> Subaru engine, tranny, and drive line?  But how well would it handle
> the
> weight/load of a Vanagon Westy?

nah, just win the lotto and put a porsche tiptronic automatic from
their 4wd 911s.
or whatever model number that is. 993? shouldn't be more than
$10-15,000 for just the transmission. ;)  and it might even fit!

unca joel