I'd guess about 150, max.  Depends on too many variables to give a set
answer.  It's really torque that breaks gears and bearings...

On Sat, Nov 9, 2019, 8:42 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> hi all,
>
> there are many talks regarding horse power for a vanagon and there are
> different opinions out there and none conclusive... and since I am in the
> process of choosing an engine for my van, could anyone educate me on this
> question...
>
> - what's a safe upper margin amount of horse power for a vanagon NOT
> detrimental to the transaxle.
>
> thanks in advance
>
> dan
>