Date:         Sun, 11 Dec 2005 22:38:13 -0500
Reply-To:     John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update

I really like the cheap, affordable engine conversion concept for the
vanagon.  It looks good, is turn-key, and fits under the lid.  But 2K over a
tiico conversion, I don't get it?  The only thing I don't like about about
the conversion is the price.  I did my SVX conversion for 4500, I am doing a
2.5 right now for well under 3K.  The 4 cylinder subaru conversion are
pretty easy to do these days, and for a bunch less money.
    I really like the Zetec concept.  I think its marketing is way off which
will result in very few sold.  I do wish Bostig well and I hope they make
many vanagon owners even happier.
    My new 4 cylinder subaru conversion will require 7 holes drilled in my
van.  4 for the mounts, 3 for the ECU.  I will do the harness myself (4-600
bucks saved) but the rest I am buying from vendors.  With an all new
exhaust, and paying someone to do the harness, I would still be under 4k in
parts, including the engine (although I did get a smokin' deal on the engine.
    I think Zetec could sell a lot of conversion parts to individuals.  I
think their conversion price is unrealistic, especially compared to a TIICO.

I.M.N.S.H.O.

John
87 Westy SVX

PS Lower the price 2K, and sell 5X more!!!