Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 19:21:47 -0400
Reply-To: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
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From: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
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Hi I did the Bostig Gig. I was part of the version 1.0. one of the 1st 6 kits ever sold to the public.
My thoughts!!! I would do it again and again and again. I didnt go sub for many reasons cost was a big one and I had to farm out most of it and do a bunch
of fabrication. The Bostig kit was Fantastic. If I do happen to do another on my 84 I will go with the same gig. The Power was great. Had a few small issues
but nothing like the 1.9L would throw at me every time I turned around. More power and easy to get parts anywhere. My 1.9L was a nightmare to get the
basics.
Do what you want but I would go bostig again with out a second thought. The guys were great with answering questions and on top of everything.
C-ya Jonce
BTW they use to do the conversion in house. Ship your bus to them and have them do it.
>You have to keep in mind that with the Bostig kit, the engine itself will be cheap.
>With a lot of the other conversions you're fabricating parts, or sourcing things all over the place. You need to consider the value of your time and desire to
do this.
>The Bostig kit is probably as close to a "one stop shop" as you'll ever get on a project like this.
>Allan
>--
>1991 Vanagon GL
>On Wed, 06 May 2009 15:35 -0400, "Marc Perdue" <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> Not cheap, if I recall. I'm thinking something on the order of
>> $3,000, but it's been a while since I looked into it. Also, the
>> different options available determine the overall cost. On the other
>> hand, with the kit, the whole thing just bolts right in with very
>> little modification. I think there are something like 7 connections
>> to make . . .
>>
>> Check it out here:
>> http://www.bostig.com/
>>
>> Oops. Just saw the newer pricing:
>> "How much is it?
>>
>> * The price of the kit is $4279 for the 7th install group for the
>> base kit, if you are an automatic or do not have power steering,
>> consult the options page for the correct options needed.
>> * The target price of a completed Bostig v2.0 install is $5200
>> total, and tends to vary up/down by 10% or less.
>> * The deposit* is typically $200 of the total."
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 3:21 PM, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > You know I really like the bostig option but does anyone have any idea on what the kit costs?
>> >
>> >> Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 10:34:16 -0700
>> >> Subject: Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
>> >> From: musomuso@gmail.com
>> >> To: fittdog8848@hotmail.com
>> >> CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 8:21 AM, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> >> > Hello everyone,
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > I have been looking for someone to do a conversion for me and it seems that those that do this seem it is worth charging double for the subaru
engine or charging ASTRONOMICALLY high prices just for the install. Now I understadn that their services are valuable, but i also realize that they
probably havea system down that allows the m to convert an engine realtively fast. I do not think that I should be able to get a brand new engine in my
truck for 4K installed and that does not even cover the cost of a replacement in some cases for a conversion engine in a Volkswagen.
>> >> >
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>> >> >
>> >> >
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>> >> > Does anyone out there know of any other places taht are reasonable when it comes to engine costs and installation.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > I have already looked at www.smallcar.com, www.vanaru.com. I do like Vanaru's engines.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > Hope I do not sound like a cry baby!
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Have you checked out bostig.com?
>> >>
>> >> I know you're asking after install shops but.....
>> >>
>> >> From what I've read, the Bostig (Zetec engine) swap is very thoroughly
>> >> documented, is a really well thought out design, and I've heard the
>> >> tech support is great. I've heard nothing but good things about
>> >> Bostig. IIRC, typical DIY install times are documented, so this should
>> >> help in estimating cost of mechanics time. Obviously a Vanagon aware
>> >> mechanic should take less time than a DIY person.
>> >>
>> >> From my POV, and IMHO, the only "gotcha" I can think of, is that one
>> >> has to find the used engine themselves. For me, getting a good low km
>> >> engine was really important. I got mine from a reputable seller. I
>> >> really didn't want to trust a local wrecker. BUT, the Zetec engine
>> >> appears to be really common. A low mileage engine should be easy to
>> >> find and I'm sure Jim and his crew can help a person shop for a good
>> >> engine.
>> >>
>> >> Assuming your water cooled Vanagon is in good shape, you find a good
>> >> Zetec engine, and can get an honest Vanagon knowledgeable mechanic
>> >> willing to do this, this puppy should slip right in.
>> >>
>> >> Neil.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>> >>
>> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>> >>
>> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>> >
Jonce Fancher
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