NPC - Ye Olde Vanagon Thread, Let's (try to) rebuild a WBX engine |
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NPC - Ye Olde Vanagon Thread, Let's (try to) rebuild a WBX engine |
Chris H. |
Feb 18 2015, 10:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,032 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Saw this over on Pelican....these guys seem to be very committed to RELIABLE swaps... love the passion! The Focus engine is only 130 HP stock but pretty cool. Which way does the Zetec spin?
Bostig Just thought there are a lot of Vanagon fans here who might like to see this. If you have never done a swap you might think the complete kit less engine, ECU and power steering pump is expensive @ $6k to which I say (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) . |
dcheek |
Mar 18 2015, 11:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
Here is my 1982 Vanagon Diesel
1.6 liter 48 HP 109 lb.ft. of torque I have to laugh at those specs. And yes, it's slower than whale shit off the line. A buzz box at 60 MPH. I paid $1500 for it 10 years ago. It was a deal even back then. The PO replaced the motor with a VW factory rebuilt long block so, the motor is essentially new. Also, there is zero rust do to the "Rusty Jones" treatment. Hauls 7 people in total comfort with room to spare and does not affect the performance (it couldn't get much slower). 27 cranks to open the dining table size sunroof. I didn't buy it to go fast - obviously. If I was going to do a conversion, I would go with the Suby boxer Diesel. Here is a YouTube vid. of one in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so6raO3UTWA Dave |
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