Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 11:32:16 -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
In-Reply-To: <4A02FB6E.6070904@charter.net>
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John,
From the Bostig web site:
"The Zetec is an English and German made distributorless Dual Overhead
Cam( DOHC) two liter inline four cylinder engine developed by Ford
Motors and Cosworth Ltd. of the UK. The Zetec was developed to be used
in the Ford Focus, and as such has reached production levels that no
other contender has( for instance more zetec engines were produced
than the entire range of engines and displacements that subaru
produced from the 15 years 90-2005). The Focus is a "world car", the
zetec a " World engine" and is sold in every market that Ford is
present in, making it easy for the Focus to become one of the best
selling cars in the world (it outsold the VW Golf in 2001 making it
the best selling car on the planet that year, 64% of those were
zetecs)."
Marc
On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 11:17 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> 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.
>>
>>
>>
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>>
>>
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>>> 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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