Many of us have proven that a V-8 is no longer a necessity for real
power. Most every conversion out now succeeds in making these vans have
the power they've always needed, and modified 1.8T's and TDI's make
torque equal to that of a V8! So why would one need that heavy lump? :-)

Karl

Jeff Clayman wrote:
> Looks like a great basis for another anemic van.  Hope they make the engine
> compartment big enough for a friggin v8 this time.