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• Re: Engine rebuild/swap in an AT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 May 2007 19:28:24 -0400
  While the states have various levels of enforcement and laws regarding meeting EPA requirements, at the federal level, conversions, modifications, etc. of any emissions...
• Re: Check out this Syncro (Resale value)
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 15:03:46 -0700
  recently there was a red 89 gl (2wd) with a inline 4 conversion for auction at ebay. it seemed to be a real nice...
• Re: CA Smog Legal Conversions/Facts
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:20:07 -0800
  ...Body has some rusty seams Rolling Chassis-(Has NO engine)-Perfect for a conversion project!!! Tiico? Subaru? --- Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU> wrote: > As...
• Re: Headlight conversion for '85 Westy....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 16:58:04 -0800
  ...Headlight conversion for '85 Westy.... >> Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 12:21:12 -0800 >> >> Seems there are degrees of this. >> >> New lights >> Relays >> Change...
• Re: Conversions-16v?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 16:51:59 -0700
  ...My "bet" is that the auto trannies last longer with these conversions than the manuals. bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Farrugia" <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU...
• Re: where to obtain a poptop for conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 8 May 2006 13:03:44 -0700
  ...where to obtain a poptop for conversion > Tim, > > Donde esta? > > East coast: see Chris Turner in PA. > > West coast: give me call here in...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:24:38 -0700
  There doesn't seem to be a collection of information in any one place on this conversion...You'll have to look in multiple...
• finding a new engine?
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 09:19:08 -0800
  ...So, I was thinking about how to make the Westy go a little faster, and naturally my thoughts turned to engine conversions. I've...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 24 May 2012 21:03:36 -0500
  ...H&R, listed on that document, doesn't even do Subaru > conversions any more, hasn't for maybe 4-5 years now. -- David McNeely
• Re: Another inline Bay conversion (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:55:51 -0800
  ...On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:05 PM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > This one's a 1972 conversion in progress. Looks...
• Re: Vanagons and 6 cylinders.....
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 19:08:48 -0400
  ...it should be done by september 20th, probably earlier as the shop just finished its 350 into a wrangler conversion and its natural gas...
• Re: 2.6 l , I5 Cyl. Information
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 00:34:28 EST
  ...This conversion will be done only for demonstrat reason. I'm still do not recommend a I5Cyl. turbo engine in a Vanagon. The money...
• Re: trailer conversion/Friday
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 7 May 1999 18:47:11 -0400
  ...trailer conversion/Friday > >Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 14:56:55 -0700 > > > > >I am sorry to say that my trusty vanagon is now going...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:11:04 -0500
  ...price, I really do not understand why the prices are > > so high. :/ > > I completed my chevy v6 conversion for less than $2500 in parts. >
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:14:19 -0700
  ...Its possibly useful to someone who might be > interested in a porsche conversion, assuming people do these? Subarus are > great, but PORSCHE..... > -Craig > '85GL...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:28:14 -0400
  It says "WITH A BRAND NEW HIGH OUTPUT 2.0-LITER 4 CYLINDER INLINE ENGINE CONVERSION! Conversion Developed by VW South Africa Racing division...
• Re: Passat 2.0L engine questions (donor car for 15 degree Vanagon conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:06:11 -0700
  ...Still on my 15 degree conversion quest. A possible donor car: http://vancouver.craigslist.org/car/447287064.html Does the Passat 16V 2.0...
• Re: Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 11:45:02 -0800
  ...Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion? >Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 10:39:53 -0800 > >Hello John- > >I have one in my...
• Re: 2.5 Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Shirewood
  Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:15:37 -0700
  ...You will have to provide appropriate compensation for the use of this name acronym, in $US of course. > Congratulations on the Subaru engine conversion...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:50:17 -0700
  ...Having watched the > progress of you and Neil over the years, and having plenty of > experience with our own conversions I can say this...
• Re: Anyone here with a Nissan Maxima Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:26:09 -0800
  ...Did these Maxima conversions take place when the SMOG rules were a bit more... how you say... easier to overcome? Jeff in Marin On...
• Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 09:07:50 -0700
  ...Breakthrough for TDI conversions! > > Folks, > > I'd like to let you know that one of my suppliers has just released a > breakthrough in the...
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:19:14 -0700
  ...These "conversion kits" are noting more that a set of fitting adapters, and R134a refrigerant and oil. On the late model non-pop top...
• Re: New Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:27:11 -0400
  ...Our large and growing backlog of orders necessitates us offering an additionl conversion option. TIICO still outsells Vanaru and Bostig combined, some months by...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 00:03:55 +0100
  ...looking for a CA smog legal conversion > > > > > that is a clean > > > > > > install > > > > > > > > > > > > I've been looking at everyones pictures of their > > > > > > conversions......not > > > > > > really...
• Yes on a GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:22:04 -0700
  ...I have looked at all sorts of conversion. At first I was going to go with the Bostig Ztech conversion (the price is right...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 13:41:02 -0700
  ...1.9 to 2.1 conversion question > You can use the 2.1 throttle body and AFM with air filter connected to > your Digijet...
• Re: Upon seeing bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:08:17 -0500
  ...Jim On Jul 25, 2007, at 11:40 PM, Oxroad@aol.com wrote: > I have a few questions about the Bostig conversion. Mostly because...
• Re: Vendor reputation
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 19:31:50 -0700
  ...On 06/26/2014 06:52 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > East coast "go to guys" for conversions from my research. > > No personal experience (yet...
• Re: Friday NVC: Ford may import Transit (Westfalia converts this)
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 May 2012 11:45:58 -0600
  ...The smaller made-in-Turkey Ford Transit Connect has been a success here (has same engine that the Bostig conversion uses). Here is what...
• Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:16:16 -0600
  ...a time period that makes this conversion a legitimate alternative to OE or other combustion engine conversions, prior to needing recharge, and length of...
• Re: power to manual window conversion
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 7 May 2002 11:13:48 -0700
  ...I >want to convert my power windows to manual and was wondering if it is just >a >straight conversion to the manual regulators or...
• Re: TDI or not?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 21:09:34 -0500
  ...It could be a great van, if the conversion was done well and the engine has been well cared for. The biggest problem with...
• Re: Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 02:49:53 -0600
  ...nz> wrote: > > >>I have Whiteline swaybars and have ordered Porsche brake conversion >>kit for my 84 with no power steering. I have a powered...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:47:23 -0400
  ...I have gone to the dark side (Subaru conversions) and would recommend that route but only if you can do it and fix it...
• Vanarama
  Historical mailing list - Stacy
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 20:16:58 -0700
  ...There were a fair share of Westies and Subaru conversions as well as a few that combined the 2 as well.Although all people...
• Re: Ok, I take it back, the inline four vw motor sucks!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:43:31 -0700
  Don't I get any credit for validating the good aspects of your conversion ? Scott www.turbovans.com and since I do this full...
• Re: buyer beware
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:44:02 EST
  ...are hubcaps shady? i think the problem is the seller isnt stating that its a conversion from a passenger van, and noobie bidders are...
• Ultimate engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:44:48 -0800
  Speaking of Porsche, how about one of making yourself one of these (technically VW too): http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/993-forum/724550-ladies...
• Re: Free Rims
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:00:54 -0400
  ...Including a complete Syncro conversion parts package. Karl
• Re: Oil Pan needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:07:17 -0400
  or an Inline 4 conversion or subie be nice if they knew what they had huh? later mark d In a message dated 9...
• Looking for an exhaust
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:42:29 -0500
  ...Anyone have one leftover from a conversion?? Thanks, A J
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:52:23 -0700
  ...Yes, I have driven a fabulous 1.8T conversion, "chipped & clipped" to deliver 240HP. From my perspective, a nicely tuned 1.9 is music...
• 89 Vanagon instrument cluster/foil needed
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 21:54:46 -0800
  ...Just had a Subaru conversion put in my 89, and the mechanic damaged the instrument cluster foil. I checked the Samba, but did not...
• Re: 85 westi engine questions
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 08:00:49 +0300
  ...KEP Subaru 2.2 conversion does not need any deck lid modification if you use his air intake manifold. The stock Subaru air intake...
• diesel for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kostal,Sr.
  Sun, 31 Aug 1997 13:44:29 -0600
  ...a low price? I need parts from it to do a conversion for my waterboxer to a rabbit fuel injected gas engine. Please e...
• Re: gear conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 08:05:50 -0700
  Hi Janet, There is a link on my site to one -- http://coyote.accessnv.com/wayback Good Luck, Scott > Does anyone have the address...
• Vanagon Repair Shop in FLA?????
  Historical mailing list - Kyle
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:30:32 -0800
  Listees, Looking for a shop in the state of Florida to possibly install the Eurospec Engine Conversions. Anyone with info on a GOOD Vanagon...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???(5cyl die...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 00:03:48 EST
  In a message dated 99-01-14 21:32:02 EST, KBatzler@EMAIL.MSN.COM writes: << Diesel engines will go 4-500,000 miles...
• Re: rebuild or 5 cyl?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 01:07:40 EDT
  In a message dated 99-07-01 23:33:16 EDT, pdooley@GTE.NET writes: << Has anybody done a turbo 5 conversion? >> Detlev was...
• AWG to mm2 Conversion Chart
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 12:45:21 -0400
  Attached is an Excel spreadsheet with a chart that converts AWG to the mm2 sizes shown in the later ('85 and up) Vanagon wiring...
• Any comments on buying a Eurospec Converted Van?
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 01:29:59 -0600
  I'm about to purchase an'85 with a Eurospec conversion and a South African 5 speed overdrive trans. I know EuroSpec went under...
• Re: Subaru Conversions Longevity?
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 19:13:52 -0400
  What about timing belt life? I used to have an '87 Subaru Loyale and it would bust timing belts about every 70,000 miles...
• Gerry is back home....
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 21:17:10 -0400
  ...www.relitech.com/tomc http://volksweb.relitech.com 85 Vanagon Crew Cab 82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion 81 Checker A-11 (Taxi) 65 Notchback
• Re: Westfalia DIVCO Conversion .
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 22:15:13 -0500
  No preporation-H needed, Benny------ It comes standard with Select Comfort air seats. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES...
• Diesels have a catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 12:56:08 -0600
  ...Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for my Trans-vair Conversion
• Re: Cool Dormobile in UK
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2002 18:02:06 EDT
  ...Two different conversion companies. Steve
• Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:03:56 -0600
  I remember awhile back a post where someone had converted conventional 200mm rectangle headlights to fit the '86 and later vanagon by fabricating a...
• Re: Automatic to manual conversion...
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 07:41:45 EDT
  In a message dated 4/18/03 2:02:30 PM, okartguy@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << any ideas would help >> JJ, my man, if I...
• WTB A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - steeles
  Fri, 9 May 2003 19:25:14 -0700
  ...Mine has a slight knocking that I don't want to waste on a 134 conversion. Please respond via p-mail with price and...