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Subject:Re: [Fwd: Vanagon Crew Cab w/Chevy 350]
From:Larry Hamm
Date:Mon, 20 Jul 1998 10:51:54 -0600

Bob Calkins wrote:
>
> yeah, it looked pretty neat....compared to my 3 ton 80 westy with 2.0
> Air.....
> I gotta 3.8 Buick V6 here...hmmmmmmmm

 Bob,
The Buick is a good choice with one drawback-you have to raise the rear
deck about 3.5" depending on what fuel system you use. The power,
torque, cost, parts and maintenance availability, and adrenaline rush
make it a worthwhile project. If I were to do another swap, the Subaru 4
turbo or the 3.3L 6 would be my choice. Both are hard to find, though.
Larry