Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:17:29 -0400
Reply-To: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
In-Reply-To: <E50071AAB7A94EAEBD592337F560BE5F@daryl01>
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So what you're saying is you're ready to prove your meddle in THE 30-50
CHALLENGE????
No, seriously, please do. I along with many others would like to see how it
stack up against the others. You can send the results to me with "30-50
Challenge" in the title.
http://www.knology.net/~vw/30-50challenge.htm
Chris S.
On Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 12:35 PM, aatransaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote:
> Spent last weekend installing my Bostig conversion in my Westy...
> www.bostig.com
> How Sweet it Is...That little hummer just purrrs..Quiet..Smooth...Gutsy.
> Can
> you see me smilin'...
> A total piece of cake to do it all..The Bostig kit is so complete that most
> any rookie can do it without any special tools or knowledge. The Boys from
> Boston are constantly tweaking and improving as they go. Talking guys
> through their issues gives them feedback so they can improve the
> process...And it works...(can you tell I am a fan??)
> Video step by step instructions and Brady or Jim are always on the other
> end
> of the phone line.
>
> 1st test drive...drove just like my WBXer...hmmm..Oh yeah, I only had half
> throttle..Adjust cable...
> 2nd drive..Holiest Cow..Mo' Power and the little Ferd motor loves to wind
> up. Don't notice the revs and it seems natural after a short while to not
> have to worry about revving it up. Did I say smooth??? Did I say quiet???
> Like any modern DOHC eng, they get their peak power at higher RPM, and it
> pulls great over 3K but will also accel in 4th from 30MPH without
> complaining..
> Can't wait till I get the Turbo to stick on it ( in Oct hopefully...)
> Stock trans gearing is perfect as it is. So no regearing needed.
> Runs like the 2.2 Subies I have driven only I believe its a MUCH easier job
> to convert with the Bostig kit.There are many low mile motors available
> too..Mine has 30K on it and many have found 10 or 15K engines..
> I have the original 195/14's on it and they work well.
> Fits under the deck lid (barely) Plenty of room on the sides and front. A
> bit tight at the rear, but the Lic plate access makes it tolerable.
> Comes with a scan tool to program and check data from the brain box or to
> send the datalogs to Jim for review (hardest part for me)
> Got to finish some detail work and tidy things up a bit, but after
> somewhere
> around 20 to 25 hrs of actual work..she's a happy camper...Me too..Gotta
> love the choices we have for our babies...
> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> (425) 788-4070
> aatransaxle.com
>
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