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Old 06-20-2017, 02:09 AM
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Sweet 3.3

I have been wondering what a sweet 3.3 is worth, to those bemoaning their dearth.
I have a 1997 California LSI SVX 3.3 H6, in a Vanagon.
I would really prefer a 3.0 or 2.5 or even TDI.
Bought the SVX with 58k in 2011 for $5k.
Now with 70k in 2017 it still runs perfectly.
Thoughts? Bites? Suggestions? Reality checks on this 70k H6?
Probably I will just keep it.
I do have a good mechanic.
And there are worse problems than staying under 90 in a Volkswagen van.
.........Tom

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Old 06-20-2017, 04:35 PM
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Re: Sweet 3.3

Why would you prefer another engine. A 2.5 has about 165 HP and a TDI even less. The 3.3 is 225 HP. There is no advantage mileage or horsepower wise with a 3.0.
The cost of swapping would be large to say the least.

P.S. I hope for your sake that the '97 SVX you raped for the engine was a wreck. The SVX Gods will take a dump on you otherwise.
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Old 06-21-2017, 12:24 AM
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Re: Sweet 3.3

My goal here is just to offer this engine I find myself with to the SVX gods (you).

At the time I consented to the conversion I had no reason not to assume the Subaru body was not toast, and thought I was preserving the engine for a better purpose.

But it turns out there are plenty of engines, and only a shortage of bodies.

Maybe you want an SVX nonprofit to contact every junkyard and crusher then fundraise or crowd source or link work whenever one shows up.

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Old 06-21-2017, 04:22 AM
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Re: Sweet 3.3

I have 3 SVX engines and 2 of the cars, recently down from 3. I wasn't trying to be nasty. This is an SVX community and most members realize the rarity these cars are becoming. Most are of the opinion that it's a shame when another otherwise good car is scrapped just because of a blown tranny or someone wants an engine for their Vanagon, sand rail, home built aircraft etc.
Personally I think a Vanagon swap is a worthy use of an orphaned Boxer 3.3.

I guess I should have put a happy face or wink emoticon on the P.S. comment so you would know it was a joke and not take it the wrong way.

Oh, I am not an SVX God, that would be Earl.
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Old 06-21-2017, 05:25 AM
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Re: Sweet 3.3

If shipping to the east coast wasn't astronomical id be interested, unless of course you know of a relatively inexpensive way to ship cross country
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