Rich, I have the GoWesty 2.3 in my 89 GL 2wd. I did not purchase this
engine from GoWesty myself. I purchased the van 15K miles after the PO
had them install it, after he was involved in an accident. I've put
this van through almost a year of my driving style, best described as
aggresive. We name all our vans, and this one earned the name White
Lightning.It is, by far, the quickest, perkiest, wasserboxer propelled
VW van I have ever driven. This thing accelerates and merges into
traffic like a real car.
If I was in your shoes and had made the decision to stick with the
wasserboxer, I would not hesitate to go with the 2.3. The warranty
offered by GoWesty is very attractive too, and kudos to them for
honoring the warranty under my name, when I purchased it. Furthermore,
they agreed to honor that same warranty when I transfer the engine
into my Syncro GL daily driver (soon I hope.)
Another option is the Tiico, inline 4. At 5500.00, I would not buy
one, but I would buy a used one............yup, you guessed it, I have
one for sale. It has around 12-15K miles on it (I need to ck odometer)
and runs like a top. I have not had one problem with this motor. We
drove it to Puerto Vallarta area a couple of years ago and it never
missed a lick, just like on several other road trips. It was not,
however, enough engine for my 90 Syncro AW, once I pumped it up with
bigger wheels, tires, heavy bumpers, bikes, tools, full fridge, full
water tank, wife, dog, me.........you get the point. This engine will
propel a 2wd GL, with no problem, and will do 70 or 80 on the highway,
no problem, if you choose to drive that fast. I'm in the process of
having an SVX intalled and this engine will be available next week, I
expect. I'm asking 1500.00. This includes adapter, ECU,
engine.....everything needed.............
Good luck.
Thanks,

Miguel

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