Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:05:33 -0400
Reply-To: Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
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It's not that hard to get an engine swap certified in CA. You just need to
know the right hoops to jump through, and the right people to talk to (and
how to talk to them).
Cheers,
Jeff
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Old Volks Home
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 6:58 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Adding to the list of "NO" is
NO CHANCE of ever seeing a legal version for California, thanks to the
C.A.R.B. :-( Otherwise I woulda went to it a couple of years ago myself.
Jim Akiba (Bostig) can fill you in on the particulars.
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 2:44 PM, Charles Nighbor
<cnighbor1@comcast.net>wrote:
> <http://www.vwtecshop.com/bostig_PRO_INSTALL.html>
> A shop in Seattle area now licensed to install, Tec shop
> from Bostig web page the following
> ''Some of the advantages of a BOSTIG zetec PRO INSTALLED engine kit -
>
> 5 Year, 50,000 mile Warranty with FREE technical support - fits ANY
Vanagon
> 1984 on.
>
>
> Runs multi grade fuels - including E-85 with NO changes - and you can MIX
> the fuels.
>
>
> Gas Milage in the TWENTY Miles Per Gallon Range even with a LOADED WESTY
> CAMPER.
>
>
> There are over THREE MILLION zetec engines on the road today. It's a WORLD
> engine.
>
>
> Easy to Service and Repair the power pack. Parts are available & cost much
> less than Van parts.
>
>
> Tune Up Services consist of Spark Plugs and Air Filter - with NO specs to
> set !
>
>
> ELIMINATES re-occurring COSTLY Vanagon issues -
>
>
> NO Distributor to fail - No Cap or Rotor either
>
>
> NO Coolant Leaking Head Gaskets or Expensive Coolant (uses universal
> type)
>
>
> NO Coolant Tower or Crankcase Towers to break - leaving you stranded
>
>
> NO Air Flow Boxes to flutter, hesitate or stall causing unsafe
re-starts
> in traffic
>
>
> NO Vanagon "pinched" wire harness failures for the engine (new wiring
is
> installed)
>
>
> NO Driving in SECOND gear at 20 MPH over mountain passes - now you can
> LEAD, not follow''
>
> What are your experiences installing a ford Escort Zetec in your VW Van.
My
> friend in Seattle had one installed. It works fine now that he both intact
> exhaust to block.he is off to alaska with it. I know more when he returns
>
> Charles Nighbor
>
> Walnut creek, CA
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