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Subject:Re: Advice on TD engine problem
From:KIM BRENNAN
Date:Thu, 28 May 2015 13:08:10 -0400

Not to mention having driven 2.0 inline 4s, 2.6 inline 5�s�.

Karl�s TDI has as much power as the 3.3 Subaru engines, with double the fuel economy. 

> On May 28, 2015, at 1:03 PM, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> wrote:
> 
> I HAVE driven 2.2, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.3 converted vans. Nope, I'm still very
> happy with my choice, and it's hardly 'an old diesel vehicle'. Mine has a
> modern TDI powerplant, has a catalyst in place and runs quite clean. 20-22
> mpg is attainable in well-tuned stock 2WD WBXers. :-) A 5800-lb Syncro Westy
> getting 26-30 and ability to use alternative fuels while supplying twice wbx
> torque? You're trying to convince the wrong guy. Diesel 'here' is same as
> gas, within a few cents, btw.
> Karl
>