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Subject:Re: New Engine Conversion
From:Greg Potts
Date:Sun, 24 Jun 2007 20:47:22 -0400

Hi Chris,

Unless you're telling me that the VR6 has two driveshafts and can
also run in reverse,  you are going to need a transmission.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/77/79 Westfakia "Bob The Tomato
www.pottsfamily.ca
www.busesofthecorn.com

On 22-Jun-07, at 9:30 PM, Chris S. wrote:

>   Heck, just go for the 90-degree V6 TDI motor. With 132 KW at 4000
> rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 1500 rpm, you won't need a
> transmission, which is good because I don't think the stock Vanagon
> trans could handle that kind of torque.