I had an interesting conversation when I called Kennedy Eng. for my
diesel adapter plate.  The guy on the phone tried to convince me to
buy the Suby kit since it would have "more power".  Myself, I prefer
the smell of diesel.   Or maybe its the fuel economy. :)  I'm going to
be using a chipped TDI motor with larger injectors and eventually a
VNT20.

But you are correct, everyone has individual needs.  With the rising
fuel costs, I'll take the best mileage I can get these days.

Jason Ewing

On 7/14/07, Paul Guzyk <paullist@guzyk.com> wrote:
> Volks,
>
> There is no single answer for which engine is best in a Vanagon.  It
> is completely subjective and based on individuals needs and opinions.
> Let's try to make our statements regarding engines without having to
> use disparaging comments and/or flamesuites.
>
> Personally I prefer Subaru's, but I also drive Vanagons with
> waterboxers and am about to buy a diesel powered Vanagon....and maybe
> one day I'll drive something completely different.
>
> I can see how Ben is very emotional about Subaru's, and perhaps he
> has been drinking a lot of the Subaru Kool-Aid lately, but he has
> worked on more Waterboxers than most of us so his opinions ought to
> be considered.
>
> Bottom line,
>
> It's like saying, which is a better cola?  Coke or Pepsi?
> Or which computer is better?  Mac or PC?
>
> There is no 100% correct answer...weigh the arguments and choose what
> is right for YOU!
>