Date:         Thu, 24 May 2012 15:58:59 -0700
Reply-To:     Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
Comments: To: Jon Durham <jon_durham@KNOLOGY.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <4FBEB519.20101@knology.net>
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I'm haven't seen the cost spread sheet that you mentioned. Are they also for turnkey? 

Just to be clear, my definition of "turnkey" means, I walk up to the shop office, pay, stick the key in ignition and drive away. 

It's a pet peeve but I hate when people misuse the term. From your previous threads, I read people referring to engine conversion kits as "turnkey" when you still had to put the engine in yourself! That's 'turn wrench' (& bust knuckles) in my book. For example: competent and supportive as the guys are at Bostig, but you or your mechanic is supposed to perform the labor. IIRC, same goes for Eurospec, Tiico, mane even FAS. Although I am certain some offer installation services, it would be best to clarify this during discussions.

From your RMW estimate. It does sound turnkey plus they are including rebuilding the donor engine. It also sound like it INCLUDES the motor. No hunting for parts. I don't know the RMW guys from squat except by reputation. If you are going to use their figures for comparison, make sure what you are comparing are the exact same equipment and service. 


Cheers,

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On May 24, 2012, at 3:24 PM, Jon Durham <jon_durham@KNOLOGY.NET> wrote:

> I've gotten a turnkey proposal from  Rocky Mountain Westy to install a
> 2.2L Subaru in my 85 Vanagon. Here is the proposal:
> 
> I really like the 2.2L and I think in a 2wd van with a stick and
> stockish size tires, I think it is plenty of power. We can do that
> conversion for $12,000 with the rebuilt motor.
> 
> This seems to be high from what info I have seen. For example, the file
> PRICES.XLS on the Yahoo subaruvanagon site shows the costs for a 2.3L, a
> 2.4L, and 2.5L to be $7,110, $8,210, and $9,610 respectively.
> 
> Am I missing something?
> --
> "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the
> way its animals are treated" --Gandhi