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Subject:Re: Vanagon Engine Alternatives
From:James Cohen
Date:Mon, 27 Jan 1997 22:12:14 -0800

>>I had the opportunity to drive the Subaru conversion about 4 months ago.  I
>visted Kennedy Eng. and they were nice enough to allow me to drive their
>test bed.  I can say they have done a first class job in the conversion.  As
>far as power, this van has lots of guts in will take mountain roads with
>plenty of power!  If we were all honest about it, VW didn't do their
>homework in making the waterboxer engine.  The Sabura engine is a product of
>the late 80's and runs circles around the VW engine.  I love the concept of
>the Vanagon and I say anything that will improve its reliability is worth a
>look at.
>
>Bill Lund
>>
How much was the conversion?

James