Date:         Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:11:16 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
Comments: To: Hans Achter <hansachter@hotmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY10-DAV11E9EFC98A38414E506D4CD2940@phx.gbl>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII

On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:37:26 -0500, Hans Achter <hansachter@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I don't see where the VW inline-4 is any cheaper than putting a subaru EJ22 in.  You end up with a much better motor that fits just like the original WBX.
> -Hans
>

Hans,

What does it cost to install a Subaru engine (with labor). It cost me
$1400 plus my old engine to convert my 87 GL to inline-4 1.8 VW with
23,000 documented miles. That's parts and labor. They used Vanagon
diesel components.

The KEP parts alone will run you around $560 plus shipping and tax as
applicable. A good used engine may be around $600 plus ECU and other
pieces. You still have to cobble together the exhaust and coolant
lines.

I keep an open mind as to engine conversions. I was simply answering
IMHO what is the least expensive route.

--
BenT
1989 Syncro 16 Doka 1.9td VW
1985 Syncro Doka 2.1 WBX
1988 Doka 2.1 WBX
1987 Vanagon GL 1.8 Digifant inline-4 VW
1984 Vanagon GL Subaru 2.2 turbo
1982 Vanagon GL 1.8 CIS-E inline-4 VW
1988 Wolfy now parts van
1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX