Who doesn't like engine conversion threads?    ;)

I know that the Bostig and VW inline or VR have been coupled to the
Vanagon automatic. It seems that Kennedy Engineering makes an adaptor
plate for the Subaru to Vanagon automatic swap (and likely for the VW
engines too). From here, re: Subaru to automatic:
http://www.kennedyenginc.com/Pages/SubaruVanagonGen.aspx

"The Vanagon automatic transaxle can handle these engines just fine
except it shifts too soon for high RPM engines.  Grinding about half
the weight off the governor weights (‘84 and newer) raised the full
throttle shift to high gear from 2500 RPM to a practical 5000 RPM.
This is a very simple operation.  The high pressure produced at this
RPM tends to blow up the trans cooler so replace it with a simple
bypass block or an aftermarket cooler."

On 10/15/14, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> I know my '91 Carat will need a new engine out there in the  not  distant
> future and am wondering what good combinations are out there for an
> autotranny match up.
>
> Anyone actually  own such? What is your experience?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
>

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