Date:         Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:20 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dead and dying WBX- What's a Subie transplant cost?
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Don't exclude the Bostig Zetec (Ford) engine. It's basically the racing
Cosworth, dual overhead cam, 16 valve engine. Good torque and HP and is VERY
tuneable with the Bostig Kit. Jim Akiba and Brady Horrace are the guys at
Bostig. Great product, and excellent support during and afterwards. The
motors are probably the most available engines in the world, and so are
inexpensive to get/replace.
I have a Subaru 2.2 ('90) rebuild that cost me about $4K plus another $3K
for all the rest (harness, I had no core for the motor, exhaust and other
conversion parts that I got from Mastercraft that included Small Car SS
exhaust header/entire SS system, shortened oil pan, KEP adapter and intake
system). So mine was right at $7K. Been well worth it despite some "sorting
out" that seems to be average. Very reliable conversion but the Bostig Zetec
is also, and quite a bit simpler. It has very convenient diagnostic system
properties that do not come with the Subaru, unless the Vanaru "kit" does
(Subie conversion outfit and very good, reliable, thorough). Hans is "the
guy" there. Tom Shiels did my harness and he's outstanding to work with. I
still talk by phone with him on issues having to do with the Subaru
conversions but nothing to do with the harness he provided. Very helpful and
kind.

Bob Stevens
Salt Lake City
'87 Syncro Westy


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