Date:         Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:50:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Hans Achter <hansachter@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Hans Achter <hansachter@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
Comments: To: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
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Well, there is no set cost, of course.  It depends how much you want to do yourself or what a garage
charges you.
Sounds like you got a good deal.  Can anybody wander in with a vanagon and get that price?
The KEP adapter and flywheel is the same cost for both conversions as far as I know.
The other major parts are available for money or if you're handy you can build them yourself.
Both Smallcar and KEP sell them, Smallcar sells them for:
headers (bolts to vanagon J-pipe)        $350 for early 2.2 engines, $250 for later engines
rear mount (bolts to vanagon carrier)    $250
It uses a stock vanagon clutch, so add that cost if you want.
You can do the wiring harness yourself like I did or get it done for you for $500.
I bought a whole subaru car with a great engine for $100.

-Hans


----- Original Message -----
From: "BenT Syncro" <syncro@gmail.com>
To: "Hans Achter" <hansachter@hotmail.com>
Cc: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 6:11 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>


> 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
>