There is company in Germany that has a conversion kit. The price is approx. $6k US. This is complete with everything needed including better brakes. ( kit parts can be bought separately) The standard price of the motors are $4k-$5K(used) and you have to make sure you have the complete harness and all accessories. I would like to find someone on this list who would spend 10k+ on their vanagon. My decision was to put a Subaru 2.2 in my 84. The complete engine ia approx. $1k-$1,500. The Kennedy kit is complete at approx $1,500. Automatic is about $1,400.
$3k + my labor + another $500-$1k for additional work that should be done to any used engine and parts that should and could be done on the van at the same time. This I consider reasonable for 135hp in 16v motor with a modern fuel injection system & ignition system. My van should be finished in a couple of weeks. If anyone wants a test drive, I'm on Long Island. (Near NYC) just my $1.00 worth Steve
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