Date:         Tue, 8 Jan 2002 14:06:32 -0600
Reply-To:     Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>
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From:         Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>
Subject:      Re: South African 5-cylinder conversion is available!
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>The first 5-cylinder kit (includes new 5-speed trans) is $6500 + freight
and
>installation if required. Sorry for being so cruel.  :-)

Hmm.... on 1/4/02 this was discussed on the list:

"Shelleys VW:
<shellven@mweb.co.za>
58 Newmarket St
Woodstock
South Africa
They told me on 25-6-1999:
     "The most popular conversion for this model is to a Ford V6
3-liter, which is similar to your Commodore 3.8 conversion. We also
modify gearboxes, as the 3rd and 4th gears are stripping.
     "What we can offer is to send you a complete kit with 5 cylinder
Audi motor, 5 speed gearbox and complete electric loom. As for the
grill with 4 lights and bottom full width seal grill, this can be
organised.
     "The price involved {engine/trans kit} is approximately
R22,000.00 and the shipping {to NZ} has been estimated at
approximately R2,000.00."

The $NZ equals approximately Rand 3.3 to 4.0 and is currently worth
about $0.42US. So that's about $3054US including shipping, @ the
lower rate above. I don't know whether the boxer engine
mount/crossmember would fit, probably needs modifying, likewise the
lid."

Quite a difference in the price, isn't it?

Chris.