Yeah, and how about a pic of the van and trailer ?  :)

On 9/6/07, Richard Koerner <RKoerner@avantmedical.com> wrote:
>
> Ben,
>
> I hope you keep up with the good Subi-Vanagon stories!!  My '85 GL  with
> a 1.9 L just turned 144,000 over the weekend, and is running as fine as
> ever, but sure would like a little more power for those long runs.  The
> only thing stopping me from doing the conversion is the $10,000 (not
> equipped to do it myself), and it sure seems hard sometimes to justify
> on a 22 year old car.
>
> But your stories are very inspiring and encouraging!!  I'll keep
> dreaming for now.
>
> Rich
> '85 GL
> San Diego
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Benny boy [mailto:huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 7:25 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 10K km later (6300miles)
>
> So i just came back from NS (IT WAS GREAT!), another 2000 (799 miles
> yesterday in 13 hours non stop) miles or so. Since i  have rebuilt my
> van,
> put a Vanaru 2.5L and a great AA Transaxle trany... this van as been a
> dream
> one, so, i have to brag!!!
>
> Yersterday, comming back on the hills of NS, NB and QC, with 3 on board,
> fully loaded westy + a 1000 pound trailer in the back.. i was smiling.
>
> The only time i open the rear hatch... is to show other people that
> great
> setup i have. Many will say, hey, is sold to Subi... working with Hans
> and
> stuff... believe me, if i had problems, you would all know... that is
> how
> honest i am!!! but sadly, none, nada, nothing... so yes, after all, i
> may be
> sold to Subi Engine... but i have to confess something... 170HP is not
> enough for me anymore... ha ha ha, i want more, give me 250 and i think
> i
> will be happy... he he he. (my next secret project is an 2.5L XT)
>
> On one leg i did more than 300 miles on one thank, i'm very impress...
> on
> one of the return leg, my worse millage was 260 miles (with 2 gallons
> left
> in the tank), BIG head wind, 3 peoples, fully loade camper + my
> 1000pound
> trailer in the back... not so bad after all...
>
> I have an amazing van, i wish you could have a taste of it!!! It feel so
> right!
>
> Cheers, Ben
> http://www.benplace.com/novascotia_3.htm
>