Neither.  With apologies to Boston Bob, he is on the wrong coast.  AVP is every bit as good a
rebuilder, and in California, so much less shipping time and cost.

Check http://www.avp-worldwide.com/index.html

I put an AVP rebuild in my van several years ago, and have had no problems at all.  Their
customer service is topnotch.

Bill (also in Arizona)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Chase" <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 8:06 AM
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
>