Date:         Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:40:10 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Conversions
Comments: To: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>
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On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 6:00 PM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote:

> I also
> considered putting in a used Golf, Jetta or GTI engine in. What I
> don't know is what is involved with putting these other engines in?

> Does anyone have any site links that explain the process and costs?

Check out this:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/bilbo/survey.html

A really useful survey of I4 installs showing costs type of install etc.

Some more VW I4 info from the same site:

http://members.shaw.ca/albell/vanagon.html

This is also a good primer though it is an install of a gas engine
into a Diesel Vanagon (much easier):

http://volksweb.relitech.com/vanagon.htm

I also started a VW gas I4 site, (for "home brew" type installs of
VW/Audi gas I4 engines):

http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines?lnk=sg

The process can be a really involved if you do a DIY "home brew" ( you
gather the needed parts) or pretty straightforward if doing a DIY kit.
(Tiico kit)

> I can get Jetta and Golf engines in a range of $500-650 dollars. Just
> wondering what other parts are needed? Does anyone have a kit for all
> the parts? if so what is the cost?

Google Tiico for their kit. There is also a Yahoo Tiico user site.

There should be lots of info in the archives.

Cheers,

Neil.