I replaced my 1.9 with a 2.1 Boston Bob years ago - happy with that decision.  I didn’t do the install myself but was told it was straightforward. The GoWesty stainless exhaust added a nice throaty note and a few HP I believe (although that could be psychological!)

Jeff

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> On Jul 31, 2019, at 10:50 AM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Eric,
> With what you have in mind, do what I had done, rebuild a 2.1 w/ new heads,
> etc.
> Flame suit on, as there will be zillions of different opinions!
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Mr. BZ
> 
>> On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 10:52 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> Well it is time.  Even if the engine in my van comes to life it is clearly
>> time to replace.
>> 
>> I don’t want to go the route of a different engine or engine swap.
>> 
>> I’m interested in a quality 2.1 or 2.2 engine.  Stronger if that is still
>> in the reasonable original style engine category.
>> 
>> I’m asking for thoughts and tips on what may be out there for a strong
>> engine.  I’ll start by looking over the GW options but I don’t really
>> understand yet all that implies.
>> 
>> Though my engine is running many 1.9 supports such as the cooling system I
>> do have the 2.1 Stainless GW muffler, a very nice oil cooler, cooling
>> system on the Auto transmission.
>> 
>> So I’m looking at dropping the 1.p and working with friends or a shop to
>> put in the next engine.
>> 
>> I’m also considering if I should send out the transmission for overhaul.
>> It seems to be working well but has about 155,000 miles on it.
>> 
>> I’m wondering what they could do to improve my working transmission?
>> 
>> So, question is what water boxer   engine might you recommend?  A quality
>> engine is my priority followed by price and warrantee.
>> 
>> Transmission recommendations to go with that.
>> 
>> Later question, is what support equipment on the engine to keep using and
>> what to replace.
>> 
>> I’m counting on the list for direction!
>> 
>> Please, lets not talk other style engines in my request.  I’m determined
>> to stick with an original VW Vanagon power plant.
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 85 GL Auto
>> 
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