Date:         Sun, 15 Sep 2013 15:51:28 -0500
Reply-To:     Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Comments: To: Jim Akiba <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
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At  9/15/2013 11:00 AM, Jim Akiba wrote:
>Hey Don,
>
>I raise one objection with your post:
>
>"going the way you've chosen is  significantly easier and
>less expensive than a Ford or Subarau conversion"
>
>I'll give you the possibility that it's less expensive (it can also be
>more, depends on the project manager ie owner) It is *certainly not*
>significantly easier, it is much more difficult.
>
>Jim Akiba



It is harder to put a VW I-4 in a Vanagon than a Ford or Subaru? Did
I get that statement correct? And it may be cheaper?

Jim, you need to talk on that some more....




Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com
Volkswagen Enthusiast ....
my 1st Subaru conversion with a '91 2.2 cost me around $2k and took
some time. I did get a good deal on the donor. My 3nd conversion ('93
2.2) was closer to $3k