'91 GL
 About 2 mpg better with the Subie EJ22 than with the wbx.  19 or 20
mpg vs. 17 or 18
  I try to cruise at about the same speed on the highway (71 or 72
mph), but accelerate much faster with the Subie.

Larry A.

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 6:51 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
>