Date:         Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:44:16 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Akiba <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
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From:         Jim Akiba <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Replacement Options Zetec
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Keep in mind the total budget should be $5k for the bostig conversion
which includes the kit cost, so it is outside of your current budget
of $4k.  As to which you should choose of what's available, the
decision is easy... simply ask yourself of the options you have
listed, which do you know best? If you know none of them well enough
to answer that, spend a little bit of time determining which is the
easiest to learn, and which has the easiest to identify good vs bad
information and go that route... if your budget can move and depending
on how much you value your time, you could pay another $1k and just
follow our instructions where you don't need to figure anything out on
your own, and the learning is guided.  Shoot me an email if you want
to be invited to our google group that has our documentation and
instructional videos, this way you can "preview" our conversion and
it's build up before you drop a dime on anything.

Jim Akiba

On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:27 PM, Dave Mari <vw4x41987@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Jon,
>
> For just under $4k you can get a Bostig Zetec V2 kit. They just open up their 3rd install group of the year see below:
>
> Bostig v2.0 3rd Install Group Open
> The 3rd install group will be open for 2 weeks or until it fills whichever comes first. Read more by following the link to the buy page:
>
> <http://www.google.com/base/a/377517/D6149500369571900628>
>
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
>
>
> --- On Mon, 8/11/08, Jon Rizzo <the_rizzos@MAC.COM> wrote:
>
>> From: Jon Rizzo <the_rizzos@MAC.COM>
>> Subject: Engine Replacement Options
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Date: Monday, August 11, 2008, 11:40 AM
>> I feel I am at an impasse regarding the replacement of the
>> engine my
>> syncro westy. I am definitely on a pretty tight budget
>> (under4000) but
>> don't want to cut corners that will only cost me money
>> later. I have
>> have spent the last month researching options. I have
>> narrowed it down
>> to three choices and I would love to have the opinions of
>> this board.
>>
>> 1) rebuilt wbx motor, I know bus depot has them available
>> but I am
>> unsure about their rebuilder even after speaking with them
>> on the
>> phone. I can't get Boston Bob to return my phone calls
>> soo... cost
>> 1800-2800 plus my labor
>>
>> 2) used 2.2, smallcar parts kit. I have a neighbor with a
>> 92 legacy
>> that could part out to save some money, but I am nervous
>> about the
>> wiring part even though I have some experience in that
>> area. cost
>> 2450-3450 plus my labor, minus what I could part out the
>> legacy wagon
>> for.
>>
>> 3) used 2wd vanagon with a 2.2 conversion already in place
>> that I
>> could then part out and recoup some of my money. This seems
>> to be my
>> best option as I could drive the van and could make sure
>> all the parts
>> work together and who doesn't need more spare parts
>> around? cost
>> 3000-3500
>>
>> Let me know what you think.
>