I think the reason the 2.2 took Ben's 2.5 was the duration of the race - too
short.

On September 29, in Santa Fe, the Great Vanagon Race, part II, took place.
There were eight of us - Westys, non-Westys, Syncros, non-Syncros, an Audi
engine, Subi 2.2s (3 of them), a Subi 2.5, a TDI biodeisel, a stock 1.9 and
a stock 2.1.  We raced on Interstate 25 from one exit to another (between
four and five miles) - and it was mostly gradually uphill.  It was also at
7,000 ft. elevation which has a definite impact on the speed that can be
gained going uphill.  My Subi 2.2 beat the other two Subis (both Syncros),
but after a half mile or so the Audi went by me like a bat out of h*** and
after maybe a mile the 2.5 passed me as well.  See link below for pictures
and commentary.

http://www.roadhaus.com/Race.html

Maggie
'85 Subaru-Westy "Anne Bonney"