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Subject:Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
From:David Marshall
Date:Tue, 25 May 1999 21:12:00 -0700

At 17:43 25/05/1999 -0700, Alistair Bell wrote:
>I had a look at the web pages and I have a couple of questions...
>
>Is there any provision made to duct pre-heated air into the air intake?

On the complete systems that I provide yes. However, I have designed it so
you can buy as little or as much as you need.

>How was the 25 mpg (Imperial or US) mileage figure for a conversion
>determined? Is this for an 1.8 or 2.0 litre engine? CIS or Motronic
>management system?
>
>The "demo" vehicle (syncro doublecab) is claimed to have a steady 13
>litres/100 km fuel consumption - am I correct in estimating this to be 21.68
>mpg (Imp) / 18.12 mpg (US) ?

2WD 2.0L with stock tire size.

>Is the muffler mounted in the same position as the stock wasserboxer?

Pretty close to the same position - only tucked up a little more.

>Alistair
>
>> David Marshall wrote:
>>
>>>For those who are interested, Fast Forward's inline four conversion kit is
>> now available.  I will have final pricing late tomorrow [Tuesday], but I
>> thought I would give everyone a Victoria Day / Memorial Day sneak preview!
>> For more details see http://www.fastfoward.ca
>
>

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