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Date:         Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:41:48 -0400
Reply-To:     "1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
Subject:      Porsche engine conversion costs enclosed...
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I asked MSDS what it would cost to drop a Porsche engine in Pokey. Here is
their reply...


Thanks,
Chris Gronski
Toronto, Ontario,
'80 Westy "Pokey"
'87 Chevrolet Sprint (Ice Racer)
'91 Pontiac Firefly Convertible


----- Original Message -----
From: <MDM810@aol.com>
To: <pokey@vanagon.org>
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 1:08 AM
Subject: Re: unopened email /MSDSinc.


 Hi Chris,  a turn key installation  with the items that you have mentioned
would run approx. $15,500.00. This is based on a good condition used 911/
3.2 Carrera engine, your van/ transaxle, our conversion kit and labor. An
overhauled 911/ 3.2 engine would add $5,000.00 to the cost. A new factory
engine would be cost prohibitive.


To add the G50/ and related  930cv joints/axles/ front mount  shift
mechanism/ console would run approx. $ 5,000.00 ( good/ used G50) . An
overhauled G50 would add $2,500.00 to the cost. A new factory G50 would be
cost prohibitive. Installation times are 60 hours R & R (conversion) and 40
hours (G50). I would estimate approx one month at our installers facility.


Thank you for your inquiry,
msdsinc.


----- Original Message -----
From: "1980 VW Westfalia "Pokey"" <pokey@vanagon.org>
To: <info@msdsinc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 2:52 PM
Subject: Porsche 911 Engine Conversion


I am considering a 911 engine swap for my 1980 Westy. I was wondering what
you'd charge for a turn key motor (i.e.: installed by you in the van)? For
pricing you can assume I'll need a:


3.2 Carrera engine
4 tip muffler
Oil tank rock guard
Tachometer recalibration (I have an instrument cluster from a newer westy)
Front oil cooler system
DME electronics
oil tank and accessories
rubber engine mounts


I also may want to go with the Porsche G50 transmission so I may need the
G50 front transaxle-to-frame mount and shift rod adapter. I heard that
otherwise I'm looking at a transmission rebuild every 18 months. I guess I'd
want to know how much extra the G50 would be. Also, how long would it take
assuming I dropped it off at your shop in California?


Thanks,
Chris Gronski
Toronto, Ontario,
'80 Westy "Pokey"
'87 Chevrolet Sprint (Ice Racer)
'91 Pontiac Firefly Convertible
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