Like how expensive is the conversion?

Mike

On 1/23/04 5:24 PM, "Steve Delanty" <laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM> wrote:

> Robert,
> I love my subaru 2.2L conversion like crazy!
> It's a night/day difference after having a WBX.
> And yes, I've driven a Westy with a good, fresh, well tuned WBX.
> It's absolutely no comparison to the subaru....
> The proof is when you load up with a few hefty adults and all of
> their camping gear, haul it up into the mountains and are able
> to actually pass slow traffic in style going up the mountains instead
> of *being* slow traffic, with everyone else praying for an opportunity
> to get around you...
>
> I've had mine in for 5700 miles now and haven't had to touch the
> engine except for oil and filters. It doesn't leak or burn any fluids.
> I like that part a lot. (-:
>
> If we decide to keep the second Westy we recently bought, I'll
> be converting it to subaru power ASAP.  It's mo bettah....
>
> Just my $.02
> Pmail me for any further info if you like. I'd take you for a test
> drive, but you're a bit far from North Ca...
>
> Steve
> EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
>
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> At 03:32 PM 1/23/2004, you wrote:
>> Gang,
>> OK, I've been really looking into this.  My '91 Carat (Automatic, Air, PW,
>> Central Locking) is still running strong.  But, I'm really considering an
>> "upgrade" to a more powerful engine.
>> So, what are the opinions on this?  Should I introduce a 2.2L Subaru motor
>> to the mix?  OR do I give Boston Bob a call for one of his upgraded motors?
>> I've looked, but haven't found any unhappy Subaru conversionites out
>> there..... anyone on the list want to tell me how sad or happy they are
>> with their conversion?
>> I saw quite a few of you are happy with the Boston Bob engine, but I'd
>> like to have more opinions on this subject.
>> I'm looking to get a rebuilt transmission and final drive as well.... any
>> recommendations on sellers of such items?  (figured I might as well change
>> out the 142K drivetrain along with the 142K engine)
>> Thankfully, I'm in no rush to get this done, so I have a bit of time to
>> make my decision.
>> I'm looking forward to some feedback ya'll!
>>     -Robert
>>      '91 Carat, Automatic, 142K, South Florida
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