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- 10 Aug 2016, 20:41
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: Engine choice?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8105
Re: Engine choice?
Would not use Gilo adapters for this install. They like to crack if under more load than the AGG etc. Raising deck lid. 20 to 30mm is needed and very easy to do. Have a look at H2o vanagon website they only raise 20mm. Every individual uses their vehicles in different ways and need what suits them b...
- 08 Aug 2016, 20:08
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: Engine choice?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8105
Re: Engine choice?
The best petrol engine for a syncro out there at the moment is the VW 1.8 20valve turbo. I have owned and used 2.6 5 cylinder. 2.3 5 cylinder. 2.1 DJ and mv, 2.3 stroked waterboxer, 2.2 Subaru and 2L AGG and non of them can compete in performance or economy. To be frank the AGG is the worst when it ...
- 08 Jul 2016, 13:58
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: Subaru 2.2 16valve vs Audi 1.9TDi engine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5293
Re: Subaru 2.2 16valve vs Audi 1.9TDi engine
Have you not concidered the VW 1.8t. Lowest output as standard is 150bhp and produces 210nm from 1800rpm. Is more modern than the above choises, more readily available, very quite and a smooth power delivery.