Automatic digest processor wrote:

> I thought I'd throw this one out and let the list dissect it.  Let's do a
> tentative cost comparison of two engines, the TIICO and Boston Bob's
> Big-Valve Boxer.  Not everything below is 100% accurate, so feel free to add
> and change, but let's keep it practical.
>
> Boston Bob's Big-valve Boxer:
>
> $3050 + core
> likely to install yourself
> shorter wait for motor
> more grunt
> more reliable than factory WBX (?)
>
> Tiico:
>
> $4000 plus
> sell engine to recoup some cost
> wait 6 weeks
> tougher to install and set up - more $$
> high-revving
> tough as nails
>

My Subaru conversion cost me $3500.

INCLUDING a transmission rebuild.

There are now 3 vendors supplying parts for the conversion.  The wiring was still
hell, but the rest is just bolt up now.  It even uses several of the original
Vanagon parts (exhaust).  Not bad for 130HP and 137lb.ft. and 20 mpg.

Shawn Clark
84/90 Westy/Soob