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Subject:Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
From:Robert Stevens
Date:Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:07:03 -0700

On Nov 23, 2011, at 7:47 AM, ralph meyermann wrote:

> I would like to do a tdi upgrade from my
> na wich will improve my emissions and torque/power a higher ratio tranny to
> get more speed out of my turtle of a westy and keep same economy if not
> better and possibly pull my small/light fishn boat too!!

Unless you are very attached to diesel, you can get better yet mpg and lower
cost overall, by considering a Subaru H6 3.0 (minimum 16mpg while pulling
a trailer), and the engine cost/installation is less $$$ as well. The "power" for
the least powerful (2001-2004 engines) is 212HP, 210Lb/ft. I'm getting 17mpg
for all of my travels in the intermountain/Rocky Mountain region for the last
25K miles (since May 2009 conversion).

Bob Stevens
'87 Syncro Westy