Yes, there is a Subaru/Vanagon List....similar to this one.  On that list, it is STRICTLY enforced that conversations must only be about putting a Subie engine into Vanagon; good enough.  Sometimes, the questions and content will bleed over to the "in between".  At that point, discussion is encouraged and re-directed towards this List or Facebook Vanagon Owners Group.

But for sure....the numbers of Vanagon Owners with Subaru engines are swelling.  Lots and lots.  So, don't be surprised if questions/suggestions appear.  Yes, all of us loved our WBX motors; we had fantastic times and adventures.  And we still love WBX, I do.  We understand that the conversion is expensive, has it's own share of miseries; and it's fair share of wonderfulness.  So, please accept and understand that Subie motor Vanagons are indeed part of this List.

    On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 09:37:45 AM PST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:  
 
 Hi John,

        I was wondering if someone on the list has the subscription info for John for the Vanagon Subaru list?  I enjoy this conversation but wonder if the list with more Subaru vanagon owners might be helpful.  I’m pretty sure there is one.

I sort of wish we were all on the same list as issues relate no matter what power plant you use.  And the Subaru talk has been really interesting. 

        Those I know with Subaru motors are enjoying them mostly, but they also have ongoing technical and support needs.

Eric Caron 

> On Feb 2, 2023, at 12:33 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the info.
> 
> On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 11:24 AM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>>        The size of Your Wheels is Irrelevant, It’s the Tire Size that am
>> asking
>> 
>> about as that is what defines the OutSide Diameter of the Wheel/Tire Combo
>> ~
>> 
>>        As for Your Van not wanting to go over 4K,,,, That Is Your ECU Not
>> Getting
>> 
>> the info from Your VSS that You are actually moving @ some speed down the
>> Rd.
>> 
>> So either Your VSS Is Not Working Correctly or The Signal It May Be
>> Producing Is
>> 
>> Not Getting To The ECU,,, If VSS Is OK Then The Circuit To The ECU May Be
>> Bad
>> 
>> Or The ECU May Have A Problem ~ I'm not familiar with Your type of XSS as
>> Mine
>> 
>> is the In Speedo type but 4mm of Clearence seems like A Lot for a Hall
>> Sensor to
>> 
>> actually be able to produce a signal ~
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 1 Feb , 2023, at 9:21 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Got it. Ring gear in the stock auto tranny is something 4 point something
>>> or other. The wheels are good old 14 inches. These are new so going to 16
>>> inches is not in the plans anytime soon.
>>> 
>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 10:15 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> On 1 Feb , 2023, at 12:16 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> What rpm should show on the tach at 70 mph? Mine shows 4000.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> That depends on Transmission Gearing & Tire Size ~
>>>> 
>>>> 
>> 
>>