Date:         Sat, 8 Jan 2005 13:42:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis <guskersthecat@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis <guskersthecat@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>

Jean-Woo

I did my research on this one looking at a Boston Bob rebuild, Tiico,
Subaru, and DIY approach.  My goal was to keep things as stock as possible,
have it serviceable anywhere (the van's a traveller), increase performance,
reliability and mileage.  I ended up doing a VW inline 4.  Although I'm
very happy with the results, how how I got there was neither cheap, nor
fun.  My story, including a tip or two on dealing with list vendors (or
anyone selling used parts) is here:

http://my.tbaytel.net/guskers/


Alistar Bell's site is an excellent source of info/links on the I4 approach:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/


If you're looking for Subie and Tiico stuff try the yahoo groups:

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/subaruvanagon/
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico/
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vanagon-EngConv/


If you're considering a rebuilt WBX, I'd seriously look at Boston Bob.
Although I didn't go this route, I did speak with him and have read many of
his posts.  He knows what he's talking about.

http://www.bostonengine.com/

Hope this helps.
Dennis.