Date:         Sat, 24 Aug 2002 09:23:43 -0700
Reply-To:     Larry Chase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         Larry Chase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      WaterBoxer Engine Comparison .. INPUT REQUESTED
Comments: To: Syncro@yahoogroups.com, Ben McCafferty <ben@kbmc.net>,
          Al Knoll <al_knoll@pacbell.net>, Jeff Sibley <Sibleyjm@aol.com>,
          ev_update@yahoogroups.com
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Folks,

Thanks to all that contributed to the "2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1L Boston
Engine" thread.

I have summarized the inputs and would like to ask for ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.

Also added "AVP in Calif." to the mix.

This is a rather important decision and I'd like to make sure I'm well
informed ... especially since I ain't no "Gear Head" like many of my
esteemed fellow List Members :)

In the end I will be deciding which Engine to put in my New 90 Westy Syncro

ENGINES -

Eurocars:
www.eurocars.bz

2.2 L 115Hp Engine $3500 exchanged

Boston Engine:
http://www.bostonengine.com

2.1L Long Block Stock $2300 exchanged

2.1L Stock Valve Upgrade $2725 exchanged

2.1L "Big Valve" Upgrade $3050 exchanged


AVP:
http://www.avp-worldwide.com/engines.htm

2.1L Long Block Stock $1750.99 exchanged


Vanagain ... Ken Wilford:

http://www.vanagain.com/

2.1L Secret Project / More HP .... details soon per Ken


FEEDBACK SUMMARY -

* West Coast & Denver (EuroCars)  Rebuilder has advantage over East Coast
because of shipping costs and customer support (I'm in AZ)

* Smog issues .....  need to be sure an engine is warranted to pass AZ Smog
(mainly a concern for High Performance Engines)

* 2.2L Eurocar Engine likely to require Premium Octane Fuel

* All rebuilders have a solid fan base of satisfied customers. Eurcars has
small base because new to the game. Have only been able to identify one List
Member with direct experience.

Input greatly appreciated.

Larry Chase
85 Westy "RoadHaus"
90 Westy Syncro ... Soon
Mesa,  AZ