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Subject:Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
From:ralph meyermann
Date:Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:51:24 -0600

The simplest for me would be aaz then tdi already having the diesel! I love
the mpg but need more oomph!!

Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy

On Sep 19, 2012 10:33 AM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:

Our '87 Westy with the original WBX is low-mileage and still running
strong, but I found it interesting that among the copious paperwork from
the PO is a page of notes on the I-4 gasser conversion.  She evidently had
some concerns about the longevity of the stock engine and consulted her
mechanic here in town about possible alternatives.  Looked like she'd have
gone this route, and I kind of like the idea myself when the time comes.
It appears to be the lowest cost approach and would have about the same
benefits as a Sube, and would be gravel driveway doable.  It's not
important for me to "keep it all VW," but if that setup works then why not?

Stephen

--- On Wed, 9/19/12, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 8:58 AM

  My conversion was done with a similar 'attitude' to Neil's.  I didn't
care to or have the money o...