You might have thought of this already Larry but in case you didn't...
if you live in central Arizona you have smog laws to consider on these
engines. Be certain the vendor will stand behind passing the smog test.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry Chase [mailto:lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET]
> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 8:07 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
>
>
> Folks,
>
> Soon I will may be deciding which engine to put in a 90 Syncro Westy.
>
> Been following the Eurocars Engine thread with  great interest.
>
> Would welcome input and debate on the Eurocars 2.2L engine vs
> one of Boston
> Engines 2.1l engines.
>
> For various on the road ease of service issues I have decided
> not to go with
> Golf / Jetta / Subie etc (pls No Flames).
>
> Which would you choose Eurcar or Boston Engine?
>
> If Boston Engine ... which one?
>
> Eurocars:
>
> www.eurocars.bz
>
> 2.2 liter water cooled 115Hp of torque Engine
> $3500
>
>
> Boston Engine:
>
> http://www.bostonengine.com
>
> 2.1 Long Block Vanagon 1986-91
>
> Stock 2.1 Long Block
> $2300 plus
> $600 core charge
>  With a good rebuildable core the engine includes new 2.1
> heads, new pistons
> and cylinders, reground 2.1 OEM cam, rebuilt rockers, new
> lifters, rebuilt
> Boston Bob rods and new oil pump.
>
> 2.1 Stock Valve Upgrade
> Upgrade: $2725 + core
>  Upgrades for the 2.1 consist of:
> . increased valve spring pressure
> . high flow valve job
> . minor porting
> . and increased piston skirt clearance
>
> 2.1 "Big Valve" Upgrade
> Upgrade: $3050 + core
>  This package offers the same upgrades as above with the
> addition of larger
> valves. This package will boost over all power.
>
> Larry Chase
> 85 Westy "RoadHaus"
> 90 Westy Syncro ... soon
> Mesa,  AZ
>