Date:         Wed, 7 Dec 2005 18:48:35 -0700
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From:         bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas
Comments: To: Mark Kreuzer <markk@ndmg.com>
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> I subaru's are kinda do it yourself.  You find the motor, you pull the
> wiring harness, then buy the conversion kit (about $1500).  If you do all
> the labor you might have +/- $3000 into it.
> I don't remember what the TIICO costs but they aren't $7000.
> Are you thinking $8000 is not a good deal :-)
>
I was thinking that this is a lot of money even if you install it yourself.

Tom-shows you what I know!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> bueses
> Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 7:08 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Spectators Welcome - Zetec Conversion in Dallas
>
>> i'm gonna take the plunge and buy the Zetec engine from the guys at
> Bostig.
>> it's a pricey little upgrade but my wasserboxer is giving up the ghost
>> and i'm sold on this engine.  i should be doing the install sometime
>> february in Dallas if anyone is interested in watching/participating.
>> should be just like changing a light bulb :-)
>>
>> -- mark
>>
>> Mark A. Kreuzer
>> email:  markk@ourwesty.com
>> 85' Westy
>
> Am I missing something here?  It appears that for December only the price is
> $6,800 + $100 core + options + they will install it for another $900?
>
> So, say $7-8000 & you are all set?  How much are the other conversions that
> this is supposed to be cheaper than?
>
> Tom
>