In a message dated 98-07-28 11:52:20 EDT, vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM
writes:

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   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.

  Kyle Wade
  >>
Kyle, is the 2.0 litre motor available for syncro's? How much? Will it be
better than the Chip and rocker upgrade?  Thanks again.
 Michael Modl
 87 syncro
 87 Quattro