At 11:34 7/28/98 -0700, Ari Ollikainen wrote:
>At 8:43 AM 7/28/98, vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM wrote:
>
>>  I've yet to see the article but I've personally driven one of the two
>>Eurospec Vanagons.  It is an awesome feeling to have a 2.0 gas in-line
>>engine powering the Vanagon that the opposing engine.
>>
>>  Power is consistent from dead stop all the way to the top of the
>>powerband. We've converted & driven a number of the Diesel Vanagons
>>to1.8 hydraulic engines and GTI engines, but this configuration with the
>>2.0 the Stroke, and the new fuel injection system  is buy FAR the best
>>to be offered.
>>
>>  I hope this information is something you can use and if you have any
>>questions or comments feel free to e-mail or phone me.
>>
>
>        Why not POST the particulars to the list?
>
>        I, for one, am interested in knowing what's so wonderful about a 2.0L
>        Golf gas in-line engine conversion.
>
>        Does it have MORE torque?
>        A wider powerband?
>        Better gas mileage?
>        Better thermal efficiency?
>        Lower cost?
>        Does it work with an automatic transmission?
>        Does it require mods to the engine compartment lid?
>
>        Anyone who has read the European Car magazine article willing
>        to post the Good/Bad/Ugly details?
>
>      OLTECO                         Ari Ollikainen

I can say yes to all of the above except the last two items where I have no
experience in.  The inline four is a fantastic engine that can be hopped up
to an honest 140hp and still maintain decent fuel efficiency.  My Rabbit PU
has a 2.0L installed in it with a very wild 276 deg cam.  Very fast, still
lots of lowend with the cam and 7.0L / 100km on a 1000kg vechical.  In the
next few weeks I will be installing my Audi 80 2.0L engine into my double
cab.  I will post results!

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