While i was down at volks cafe in santa cruz yesterday, Kyle
stopped by in a EuroSpec conversion vanagon.  Kyle just left
VoksCafe/Motorsports to work with EuroSpec. ... or something
to that effect ... (ask Kyle).  Anyway...he insisted i take
a drive ... and offered to help me with the return of my
rental car ... so i followed him to the rental place ...
Pulling out of the shop, he punched it and actually squealed
rubber shifting into second ... seemed pretty quick on
acceleration.  Unfortunately, the traffic was heavy on the
trip back when i was driving, so I never got out of second
gear, but there is no doubt that the motor is significantly
more powerful than the wasserboxer.  The installation is
really clean ... much less stuff in the engine
compartment...and everything is really accessible.  the
engine is mounted at an angle so that it fits without
modification of the compartment/lid.  There is an adapter
plate at the bell housing.   The engines are brand new
in-line 4 cyl. vw.  They had an extra one on a pallet inside
the shop.  Kyle also had the SA grill with round lights
mounted on the van...looked good!
steve