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Subject:Re: Zoltan's Porsche engine
From:Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Wed, 2 Dec 2020 12:57:31 -0800

Why stop there, there was a Westy on Samba with a SBC neatly tucked
under the deck.

On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 11:08 AM Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Zoltan.
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> Does your Vanagon have a 5 speed transmission?  50º engine mount angle?
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> I was curious if a 924 engine might be feasible but......
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> 1.8T conversion? AEB (or ATW ?) code 1.8T (if sold in your market(s) )
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> will mate to the diesel Vanagon clutch housing, the diesel Vanagon oil
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> pan mates engine.
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> Discussion on AEB (or ATW) engine mounted at 50º. Lots of images,
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> installer fabricated engine support arms, modified intake manifold:
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> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=515640&highlight=aeb
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> Neil.
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> On 12/2/20, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
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> > My van is a high top Westfalia with a turbo diesel engine, 1.6 liter.  It
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> > was great back in ‘86
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> > I would like to have it installed for the next summer
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> Neil n
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> VE7TBN
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> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
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> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
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> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
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   1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels.
    Oldest son is an Eagle scout.

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