I have a Stuart Mk I I want to pull with it.  1.8 can't pull squat at 70 mph
down the highway and over passes.  Maybe if you're okay going 35 mph up
Donner pass in the breakdown lane. With flashers on. With everybody laughing
at you.

Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Mullendore" <groups@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:53 PM
Subject: Re: The New Rear-Engined VW UP!

> 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.