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Date:         Thu, 7 May 2009 10:17:02 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
Comments: To: Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BLU115-W79034AD15FE434E028398A0670@phx.gbl>
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Jamie,

I'm curious about the Z-tec.

Is anyone up on what vehicles and what years the Z-Tec was installed in that makes it so plentiful?

Thanks,

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver

Jamie Fitterer wrote: > I must say I am seeing alot of posts and things about this Kit. It is very encouraging that I have not seen a negative post yet about it or bad experience from anyone. > > > > > > > > >> From: daryl@aatransaxle.com >> To: fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM >> CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy >> Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 20:21:59 -0700 >> >> I have a Bostig setup in my Syncro Westy and am doing 3 more for others..The >> kit itself is $4200 plus some $250 for hoses and such. Engines ae $500 or >> less. Mine was done for $5000 total. >> Call if you want to chat about it. >> Daryl of AA Transaxle >> (425) 788-4070 >> aatransaxle.com >> 86 Syncro Westy >> Zetec in the trunk >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jamie Fitterer" <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM> >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >> Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 12:21 PM >> Subject: Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy >> >> >> 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. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> 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 >>> > > >


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