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Originally posted by mark10t
Thanks!
I didn't realize that anyone was doing these conversions 'professionally'. Looks like a really clean installation. I might just have to keep my eyes open for a Vanagon Syncro with a blown engine to 'play' with........
-Mark
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You may be better off just looking for a syncro, if the engine still runs well they sell for $600-800 and Syncros are rare enough that people who take care of them replace the engine when it blows up, people who beat them up sell them when the engine blows. Also keep in mind that drive train maintnence is extremly important, a 2wd traney can be had for about $100 used, the AWD 5 speeds are almost imposible to find used, and replacement parts aren't cheap. I wish mine was a Syncro, but I couldnt find a nice one for sale in my price range, late model Syncro westys still go for $20,000+, that's a 12 year old car! The bigest problem with a SVX engine in a Vanagon is the final drive ratio change, stock engines spin at 4000 RPM at 70mph so bigger tires alone won't cut it
Some day my carat will get an SVX heart.