Honda prides itself on the reliability of their VVT system, justifiably so. Not a worry. 

Chris.

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Dnia Jan 28, 2012 o godz. 20:04 neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> Well IF it fit......
> 
> Poss. reasons why it hasn't been done:
> 
> - cost. This swap would require a custom harness (or skills) and added
> electronics.
> - CANBUS (?)
> - DIY aspect. Fabrication required.
> - putting a Honda engine in a Vanagon seen as "wrong". (To each their
> own and I respect that)
> - worn or failed parts for VVT poss. hard for average shade tree to
> deal with. (But as your buddy does, swap the engine when the time
> comes)
> 
> Then again, maybe the engine just doesn't fit.    ;)
> 
> Neil.
> 
> 
> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
>> 
>>    Very interesting idea, swapping an older V-tech Honda motor into the
>> vanagon, and if Kennady Engineering has done the adaptor plates already....
>>    I am surprised this particular swap hasn't had some 'press' on our
>> forum....it seems like, unless something major works against it, that this
>> swap might be an outstanding match up....Honda motors are extra dependable
>> and they are quite fuel efficient.  One of my buddies drives those old CRX
>> Hondas....he gets 50mpg on the interstates and just replaces them as they
>> wear out, buying another for reasonable cost.
>>   Don Hanson
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Neil n
> 
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> 
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> 
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
> 
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines