Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:05:36 -0700
Reply-To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Decisions,
decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing Bostig's handiwork
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I'll second Dylan's modern nomination.
Hans or John, its time you let Bostig document your 2.5 litre Subie
install.
Its time to walk the walk, to put your money where your mouth is, to uh
stand up and be counted, to ask not what your country can do for your van
but what your van can do for your country, gosh darn it, its your patriotic
duty! :-)
I can hardly wait - hurry up guys, I've got a line on a 2.5 with 49,000
miles on it in Oregon..............
On 7/26/07, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> word to that!
> chassis dyno or PINKS.
>
>
> df
>
> Jim Akiba <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM> wrote: Actually Hans, you or benny
> should finally swing by Boston so we can
> finally get real numbers for the 2.5 output for comparison on the
> dyno, the offer has been outstanding for at least a year now! Crank
> numbers from the factory are great, but as we've shown they do not
> tend to equal "as installed in a vanagon" numbers. I agree though,
> the 2.5 should have quite a bit more power than the stock zetec, not
> just edging it out.. but I would like actual confirmation of exactly
> how much so it can be compared without speculation. The 2.2L was a
> great example of this, as it turns out a base zetec will accelerate
> the same van faster than an ej22 even with it's additional .2 liters.
> Partly because of lack of scavenging effect and lost efficiency in
> cylinder filling because of the subie's boxer layout, and partly
> because it weighs 60 lbs more. I'd love to measure what the SOHC 2.5
> subie puts down so we all know what we're talking about.
>
> Jim Akiba
>
> On 7/26/07, Hans Achter wrote:
> > Yes, either choice would be a huge improvement, and they are about the
> same
> > in ease of installation.
> > The 2.5 subaru does a lot more than 'slightly edge out' the basic Zetec,
> > it's a 165 hp engine vs 130 hp for the Zetec.
> > -Hans
> > http://www.vanaru.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "David Clarkson"
> > To:
> > Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 9:25 AM
> > Subject: Fwd: Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing
> > Bostig's handiwork
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Dvdclarksn@aol.com
> > > To: easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM
> > > Sent: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:58 pm
> > > Subject: Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing
> Bostig's
> > > handiwork
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I really have been impressed with Ben's testimonials of the Subaru
> > > conversion and now looking at Bostig Engineering's homepage I am
> equally
> > > impressed with the Zetech conversion. My Westfalia was rebuilt (very
> well
> > > I might add by The Bug Shop in Blacksburg, Va.) at 178,000 miles and
> now
> > > is approaching 250k. I must be realistic and realize that while it's
> > > running well that it probably can't be rebuilt to the same standards
> again
> > > and that either of the afore mentioned conversions would be a huge
> > > improvement. It seems that the 2.5 Subaru engine would slightly edge
> out
> > > the most basic Zetech in horsepower. Both have OBD II functions and
> > > probably get fairly close mileage. The Subaru would also be a bit more
> > > affordable. The Zetech does offer more niceties and?features that are
> an
> > > improvement that would provide safeguards for the engine and increased
> > > reliability in?what would be a?breakdown situation. So bottom line is
> > > which engine would be?the best investment for reliability and value?
> Has
> > > anyone on the list owned and driven both of these in the same or
> > > comparable vehicles???Is the Subaru an easier conversion as it would
> > > appear? Any informed opinions out there? I hope that this decision
> is?a
> > > ways off for me but I feel that I will attempt an install of one of
> these
> > > two options. Thanks to all who respond.
> > >
> > > ?
> > >
> > > David Clarkson
> > >
> > > 90 Westfalia (not a traitor to the brand-just a realist with a desire
> to
> > > keep my vehicle on the road)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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