I get a flat 17 MPG in my 91 Carat W/Auto ! :o(

I'd give anything for a nice 4sp Auto W/ Subbie Eng?

What are my options?
If any?

The only thing I can think of right off the bat.
Is mid engine/trans set up....

JC...

On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 9:03 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Most of the Vanagons inefficiencies come from the vehicle itself.
> Aerodynamics, frontal area, under chassis turbulence etc. The Subaru
> engines
> offer some efficiency improvements but even with gearing changes 5-10%
> would
> be really lucky. The automatics really suffer do to the lack of a lock up
> torque converter.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> John Rodgers
> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 6:51 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
>
>  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 <http://www.moldhaus.com/>
>

--
 Yeah,,, He looked me in the eye by the interstate sign
and said;
"May hope lead you to peace."
"Keep it low and slow,,, don't forget to reap what you sow."
"And keep your machine well greased!"