> Tiico:
> $4000 plus

For the syncro: $3950 + $176 shipping

> wait 6 weeks

ordered the engine in early december. Arrived just after christmas. was
wheeling in the snow by the super bowl.

> tougher to install and set up - more $$

Install is easy if you have some mechanic ability. Burn the instructions
for best success. Really. Need a computer to set the mixture and timing,
etc. That cost me 30$ for the software and interface. I had the laptop.

Should use an a2 fuel rail (65$ used good one). Misc. fuel line, coolant
line etc. 50$ for that.  7K tach- 5$ ebay, score!

> high-revving

Cruise at 75 no problem :-)
Poor low-end torque. It likes to be running at 3.3 to 4.5K. Very
pronounced power-band :-)

> tough as nails

we'll see in due time...

> Now, based on an average gas mileage of 20 for TIICO,

gas milage is about 22 around town (Syncro westy!) and 24ish highway at 65
mph running 195-14's.

Other unknowns:
vibrations (i don't hav'em)
noisy (got that!)
How easy is it to warranty?
parts availabilty (what engine do i have?? What head? Is this a SA 2.0 or
a SA 1.8 bored to 2.0?? you get the idea...)

Cheers
Matthew
86 syncro westy tiico