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Date:         Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:58:12 -0400
Reply-To:     Hans Achter <hansachter@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Hans Achter <hansachter@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fwd: Decisions,
              decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing Bostig's handiwork
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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" <dvdclarksn@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> 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) > > > > > Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free > from AOL at AOL.com. >


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