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Subject:Re: Vanagons and 6 cylinders.....
From:marcus
Date:Tue, 14 Jul 1998 09:52:22 -0700

Derek got any more info? Not a friday thing I hope need some thing to keep up
with Sudhir's 6 cylinder chev swap.      Marcus

Derek Drew wrote:

> The Oettinger 6 cylinder motor is essentially the same as the factory 2.1
> motor but with two more cylinders. Oettinger made this motor under contract
> for VW but VW decided not to put the motor into regular production.
> Oettinger sells them, however, or has been selling them.
>
> At 10:52 PM 7/13/98 -0700, you wrote:
> >Just curious,
> >
> >Does anyone know if VW (Germany) ever made a European version of a Vangon
> >with a 6 cylinder engine?
> >
> >I've read recent posts about dropping other auto manufactuer's 6 cylinder
> >engines in them, though I'm curious if VW has a factory version?
> >
> >I love my 1988 vanagon GL - though some up hills leave a bit to be
> >desired.....
> >
> >again,
> >
> >just curious.
> >thanks,
> >
> >dave
> >olympia, wa
> >
> >1988 Vanagon GL
> >
>
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