Hi Dave and all,

On Thu, 1999-06-24 02:53:45 +0200, Dave Perry wrote:

> ...
>                                       I have a European 87 Syncro that is
> standard and fast with 112 horses as the stated figure. Certainly the fastest
> van I have ever owned. Is it the Emissions regs and Catalytic Converters that
> keep your power down?

Well, first of all, I think German (or maybe  European) horse powers are
different from American ones.  And second, yes, if this standard 112 hp,
2.1 l FI  engine is equipped  with a cat  there will only  be some 98 hp
left.

Sincerely
 Rainer

'89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16"

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