On Oct 14, 2009, at 6:45 PM, dylan <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote:

> My only issue with the conversion is the cost to properly refresh a
> 3.2 Porsche motor.
> I have done complete SVX swaps into a Syncro for less, including a
> freshened up EG33.

As some else had said, "...there is mo substitute." You'll likely find
that there will be less people impressed with your Porsche powered
Syncro than people wondering what the heck an SVX is and why you would
impose such a powerplant to such a nice Syncro.;-)

>
> I don't like the look of the exhaust on the Syncro in the Samba ad,
> looks like an after thought.
> For that kind of money I would expect a bit cleaner of an...

I have never seen a Rangepanzer equipped with that type of exhaust.
The one on my kit looks much more presentable.

Sure there's more bang for the buck elsewhere. Just like there are
more reliable vehicles than a Vanagon.

Cheers,

BenT