Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 02:25:09 -0600
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
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Stuart
Here is another "TurnKey" conversion package
http://www.vanaru.com/
JonD
What is your location?
ORR ~ DeanB
On 15 May , 2012, at 10:11 AM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
> I'm investigating this too.
>
> The problem with your question is that given an infinite amount of
> time and
> money you can do just about anything. Here is my personal favorite,
> but it's
> not so good for a camper:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD2tYiyX_sE&feature=channel&list=UL
>
> In my mind there are only two options for a normal person. The
> Bostig kit
> (www.bostig.com) , which is the only turnkey kit available and uses
> all new
> parts. You can get a brand new Zetec crate engine for a grand plus
> $150
> shipping:
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-FORD-FOCUS-ZETEC-2-0-LITER-16V-DOHC-ENGINE-2000-
> 2004-/290711119875?
> pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43afbba803
> &vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_1023 or a used one for $250. Every bit of this
> install
> is new, with the exception of the power steering pump which they
> recommend
> getting used. Bostig support seems to be good. You also have the
> benefit of
> an OBD2 diagnostic system, and an engine that is cheaper to replace
> than it
> is to fix. (Think about that for a minute. You could keep a spare
> in the
> garage!)
>
> The other well documented swap is the Subaru 1995-96 2.2 SOHC engine.
> Kennedy Engineered Products (http://www.kenneYadyenginc.com) has an
> adapter
> kit, but you must get all the ancillary parts as well as the engine
> from a
> donor car and there is a lot of fabricating and fiddling. If you
> follow the
> Subaru Vanagon Yahoo! list like I have you will see there appears to
> be
> endless fiddling with most Subaru installs. You also need to
> fabricate a
> custom wire loom from the stock loom (several hours work alone). It's
> getting hard to find low mileage engines now (trust me and I don't
> think
> 100k is low mileage).
> These engines have the early OBD1, which is at least of some use.
>
> They both have their advantages and disadvantages, but none are as
> bad as
> the waterboxer. It was a flawed plan right from the beginning to
> convert an
> air cooled engine into a water cooled engine simply by casting water
> jackets
> on the case and adding new heads. The longevity of this engine is in
> inverse proportion to the power it puts out as well with the 1.9
> being the
> longest lived by far, maybe by as much as a factor of 2 over the 2.1.
>
> Plan on being your own mechanic with any conversion, unless you can
> find a
> pro who will install and service it. If you do it yourself, you will
> probably be happier with the install simply because you will have
> invested a
> lot of time in making it work well.
>
> There are shops all over the country that will install one or the
> other for
> you, and the total cost for a pro install for either is about the
> same here
> (Seattle). I expect you could do the Subaru yourself cheaper than the
> Bostig, but time is money too!
>
> Good luck!
>
> Stuart
> '85 Westy, time constrained and leaning towards the Bostig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of
> Jon Durham
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 4:38 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
>
> As best I can tell, to get more horses, there is a 2.1 WB, a 2.2 WB, a
> Subaru, and a Ford engine to replace my 1.9L engine in my 85 Vanagon.
>
> I would like to get opinions on the engines and recommendations as
> to who is
> good for installing the engines.
>
> Cheers
> --
> "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains
> unawakened."
> Anatole France
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