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Re: check out this Fastback


Aren't they a Caravelle in the UK?

Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carver" <carver@ncwebsurfer.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 12:05 AM
Subject: RE: check out this Fastback


> Vanagon = The version of the Type 2 that
> came out in 1980, more square looking
> than the previous version. It had the
> same basic 2L engine that was started
> in about 1976. It was also available
> with a diesel. They were definitely
> available in the UK, but I can't recall
> what they were called there.
>
> I think you're correct Type 25, if
> that translates into Type 2 version 5.
> I don't recall how the different versions
> were defined.
>
> They quit making them in about 1994, to
> be replaced by the front engine vehicle
> called the Eurovan in the US, the current
> Volkswagen van available.
>
> Jeff  '67 Sqbk
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Bray [mailto:chris.bray@key-systems.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 1:28 AM
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject: RE: check out this Fastback
>
>
> Vanagon ? Did we get them in the UK ?
> Is it a Type 25 ?
>
> Sorry, never heard that phrase before.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tristessa [mailto:tristessa@mx.pon.net]
> Sent: 28 August 2003 23:49
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject: check out this Fastback
>
>
> "Chris Bray" <chris.bray@key-systems.com> wrote:
> >I see what you're saying, it probarbly would be easier, but are
> >stock FI parts 'big' enough to flow enough air/fuel for a
> >2110cc motor, possibly with a Turbo (possibly even Nitrous),
>
> I don't know if it helps any, but if you get a chance you might want to
look
> at the plenum and runners from a later watercooled Vanagon engine.  The
WBX
> intake ports are *very* similar, and while I don't know if they'll clear
the
> oil cooler (or fit under the lid), but they'll bolt to the heads.  The
late
> Vanagons were 2109cc engines, so there might be enough flow potential
there.
>
>
>
>
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