Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 14:37:38 -0400
Reply-To: Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
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Some friends of mine just put a Zetec engine in their Syncro with the
kit from Bostig. They said the install was very easy (they do have a
nice, well-equipped shop with a lift) and Bostig did help them find a
good, low-mileage Zetec engine that was relatively near here and cost
only $600. They are really enjoying the power of the new engine . . .
There's an awesome video of Bostig's first supercharged Zetec in a Syncro here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B9_FeHKlXE
I don't really care for the music myself, but . . .
Marc
On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 1:34 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 8:21 AM, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello everyone,
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>> 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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>> Does anyone out there know of any other places taht are reasonable when it comes to engine costs and installation.
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>> I have already looked at www.smallcar.com, www.vanaru.com. I do like Vanaru's engines.
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>> Hope I do not sound like a cry baby!
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> Have you checked out bostig.com?
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> I know you're asking after install shops but.....
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> 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.
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> 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.
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>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
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