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Date:96-04-09 11:31:06 EDT

On 30 Mar 96 at 22:13, DHaynes57@aol.com wrote:

> Hello, I am a Vanagon fanatic and I belong to number of
> organazations representing these vehicles.  The one complaint we all
> have is the lack of power.  Has anyone ever considered a turbo kit
> for the waterboxer engine?  It seems to me that this would be a
> relatively easy instalation with good sales potential.  Most owners
> would be ecstatic with say a 30% horsepwer improvement and the
> Vanagon cooling system has plenty of reserve capacity.
>  The low gearing of these vehcles would help to keep the turbo
>  spining and
> provididng boost for hill climbing and passing which is this
> vehicles short fall. Please let me know what you think. Thanks,
> Dennis Haynes

sorry but we do not have the time or money to develop one. It would 
be a nice addition I agree!!

turbotim@newdimensions.com
http://www.newdimensions.com

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