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Subject:Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
From:TC
Date:Tue, 22 May 2007 14:19:27 -0700

> Still, there are other options that, while perhaps
> slightly more expensive, provide more horsepower and
> torque while additionally being reliable and clean.  I
> have had a 1.8T in my 85 Westfalia for 5000 miles now,
> and in it's chipped form produces 215+ hp and 240+
> ft-lbs of torque.  It is clean burning, reliable,
> modern, Volkswagen, and fun to drive all in one
> package.  I had a shop perform the install, and it
> cost roughly $1500 more than the EJ22 another shop was
> going to install for me, certainly worth it for the
> additional 70 horsepower.  Just a consideration for
> some of you.
http://www.stephansautohaus.com/vanagon-division/
They are usually about 10kUS
that more like 3-6k more than the subi for diy or pros install
and the wire harness is a bear