In a message dated 98-11-04 13:24:46 EST, YauMan@CChem.Berkeley.EDU writes:

<< the thing that was stopping me before was the fact that they had to raise
the
 engine lid - but theyve come up with a way to keep the whole 5cyl under the
 lid, so everyone with weekenders or westy's can still use their beds..
 <clipped>

 Very interesting. Do you know how they can pull this feat off.. are they
mounting the whole engine and tranny assembly lower? or is the in-line 5
engine mounted more on it side.. flatter?   When it's done, I'll like to take
a look at it... I'll drive to Livermore!
  >>

he said they change or modify the throttle body ( you can call him yourself,
and ask..he knows more than i do.. :<)
Detlef Hanscke
5665 Crestmont, Livermore, CA  94550
888-449-9080
925-606-8797

NOW, i can sell my '84 Audi 5000 turbo!!!
an Audi 5cyl turbocharged Vanagon automatic...i cant wait :<)
(oh, gee, i guess i'll just have to cancel my order of one of those new South
African Vanagons... :<) too bad...  :<)

chris