The 5 Cyl. conversions are since 1985 in Germany installt.
Depending  how the 5 Cyl.conversion is made it will last for ever.
when the Vanagon with his engine unit get  good maintenance
and in the first 7000 miles a special care for the conversion related
units (Engine , Tranny , Fuelsupply and Cooling system).
The goal for the 5 Cyl. is that a engine made to pull heavy vehicles
so it will not wear out that much.The power developement of the 5 Cyl.
 will not harm the transmission because of the smooth and even
torque  curve what this engine produce.
But if any one is out there  who like to go crazy  he can choose
with this engine up to 220 hp.Every Thing is possible and we do not
end at the 115 hp mark like the 4 Cyl. we start there.
So if any one spend money think twice and look in the future
maybe you like to get more power even when it's not needed
there are a lot of possibles with the 5 Cyl. kit for  a little money
later you can get a lot of power more.

Detlev
Vanagon Projekt

925 606 8797