Date:         Thu, 5 May 2011 13:18:59 -0600
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine
              swaps?
Comments: To: Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET>
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Drum rolll please, we are now commencing an engine conversion thread, please leave your weapons at home.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-I have driven/like both, but know nothing


On May 5, 2011, at 1:04 PM, Harry Hoffman wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> So, I'm preparing to do a engine conversion and am looking at both Vanaru
> and Bostig.
> 
> The Vanaru turn-key is appealing from the point of everything appears ready
> to go and it's a simple swap. The price point of ~ 10k is a little daunting.
> 
> The Bostig is appealing from the price point ~ $7k but there seems to be a
> lot of things that could potentially go wrong. It's also appealing from a
> support standpoint as I've not read a negative review.
> 
> Anyone running a setup with either, that would care to comment on their
> experiences?
> 
> I'm especially interested in whether or not the Vanaru turn-key is really as
> plug and play as it seems.
> 
> Cheers,
> Harry