Another option is a VW inline 4. Now watch this thread go crazy!     ;^)

There's lots of factors in determining which swap is best for you.

Neil.

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 4:37 PM, Jon Durham <jon_durham@knology.net> wrote:

As best I can tell, to get more horses, there is a 2.1 WB, a 2.2 WB, a
> Subaru, and a Ford engine to replace my 1.9L engine in my 85 Vanagon.
>
> I would like to get opinions on the engines and recommendations as to
> who is good for installing the engines.
>
> Cheers
> --
> "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains
> unawakened." Anatole France
>

--
Neil n

65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp

'88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.

'81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:

http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines