Date:         Fri, 7 Jan 2005 21:50:29 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
Comments: To: Hans Achter <hansachter@hotmail.com>
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On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:50:18 -0500, Hans Achter <hansachter@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 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.

Hans,

The 50° inline VW conversion which utilizes the diesel parts do not
need any parts from KEP.

I basically did not do any of the work on the van. It just took longer
than usual as they used my van as a shoptime filler. You have to be a
regular customer to get the better rates. Just like any other
business, the deal goes to the regulars.

As for the 15° kit, I bought one from a listee. It was posted on this
list. Got the KEP adapter and flywheel, all the wiring modified for
Vanagon, all the accessories, plus the 2.0 engine and ECU. Total was
$800. Professional installation cost is $600 for me. I don't know what
someone else would get charged. We all make our own deals.

I stand by my original posting that the inline-4 VW (50°) system is
the least expensive route. I believe that was the original question.

Cheers,
BenT