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Subject:Re: 4spd to 5spd conversion
From:Robert Lilley
Date:Fri, 4 Jun 1999 05:59:26 PDT

There is one incorrect assumptions here.

> re:  "I don't like to be going 65 and feel that I am
> overworking my little engine."
>
> There are two incorrect assumptions here.
>
> 1.  "Little engine" will pull Vanagon at 65mph at lower
> rpms.
>

The 2.1L Wassserboxer CAN pull the vanagon at 65 with a .70 fifth gear  RPMs
@3100 with some simple "bolt on" performance parts, because mine does.

Robert

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