Date:         Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:56:47 -0400
Reply-To:     Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
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From:         Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
Subject:      Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Comments: To: Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>

Kent, with a Subi conversion, on an 87 you can keep most of the exhaust
system (if good of course)! You can also use the clutch.

Just so you know.
Ben

>Andrew,
>I have never heard of anyone doing a conversion for less than just
>replacing the waterboxer with a rebuilt one.  I know there have been
>many people who thought they were going to get by cheaper but after all
>was said and done it is always more expensive.  And it only makes sense
>that it is.  If you replace the waterboxer with a rebuilt one there may
>be many parts (exhaust, coolant system, etc.) that you may be able to
>reuse.  If you are putting a subaru in you are looking at a new exhaust
>system, new coolant system, new clutch, etc.  It is just the name of the
>game.  A nice, low mileage subaru engine is not something that you can
>find under any rock.  If you do find one, usually people will want some
>money for it.
>
>My point is if you want to go the cheapest route go with stock.  If you
>want to do a Subaru conversion then do that but don't expect it to be
>cheaper.
>
>Ken Wilford
>John 3:16
>www.vanagain.com
>