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Old 04-15-2011, 02:33 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by albyneau View Post
Yep~ I'm all over that! Right now my tentative plan is to (1)- run the stock L16 for a bit, (2)- swap a Toy 20/22R and tranny(then I can set up all the 4x4 driveline stuff), and down the road (3)- eventually go to the VW diesel using said adapter (or make my own). But who knows~ maybe my gasser mods will negate the additional work/expense of the diesel....
you likely know about the 20/22r head swap. I forget which way does what but one is a nice little compression bump. I think if you have the 20 block and 22r head.
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