I did, and emailed Jim. He says it can be set up and tuned to work well, it’s just that we lame-ass AT drivers are also a PITA when it comes to support. Also, a 3 speed AT with a direct final drive is not optimal, but you will get better gas mileage ‘cause you can’t drive it as hard. I’m experienced enough as a DIYer to deal with tweaking and tuning, so it’s still in the mix. I’ve found one that was professionally done here, and will meet with the owner soon.
Stuart
From: J Stewart [mailto:fonman4277@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 3:08 AM To: Stuart MacMillan Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Anyone in Seattle area with a Bostig AT conversion?
Ha, I'm looking for the same, just few thousand miles away in N. Virginia!! Jim Akiba addressed the concerns about the Zetec with and automatic a few days ago here on the list, did you see his posting? I have the same, '85 Westy with an automatic. Jeff Stewart
_____ I'm researching Subaru vs. Bostig engine swaps for my '85 Westy. Lots of questions regarding the Bostig with an automatic transmission. But, the favored 1995-1996 Subaru engine is old, and later models have lots of installation problems. I'd love to talk to someone around here who might take me for a ride as well.
Thanks!
Stuart '85 Westy-not messing with waterboxers anymore: http://volksweb.relitech.com/21rodbrg.htm
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