Why get the extra ponies if you're not going to use it? My MPG dropped because I found myself driving with the rest of normal crowd at about 80-85mph.;-(

You'll the most Subaru Vanagon cheerleaders in the more populous:

subaruvanagon@yahoogroups.com

Started by our late friend Warren Chapman. Not sure who's got the reins there these days.

BenT

On Feb 18, 2011, at 3:51 PM, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:

> In spite of rising gas prices, at my age, I have "Zero" plans to give
> up my Vanagon(s) in favor of more modern and supposedly fuel efficient
> vehicles.  But - I'm willing to do what I can otherwise to improve fuel
> economy, such as an engine swap to a more modern engine. The one that
> intrigues me most is the Suburu motor.
> 
> My Question: would any of  you Vanagoneers out there with Subie engines
> supplying horses for your wagon please inform me about any gas mileage
> improvements you have experienced?  What engine and what mileage
> increases did you see when you made the change?
> 
> Much appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John
> 
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com