Ben,
Sounds like you got not one, but two screaming deals on your engine installation, so I think we can
agree that the cost of a 15� conversion is comparable to the cost of a subaru conversion, all
depending on how much you do yourself and the cost of the parts you find.
Well, I can't really agree the 50� system is cheaper yet.  How much do the 50� parts cost?  Do the
diesel mounting parts fit right onto a gas engine?  Why does anybody bother with the 15� conversions
if the 50� parts are cheaper (it must be much easier to boot, right)?  Does the 50� method fit into
a syncro?  I'm not being facetious; I really don't know.
-Hans

----- Original Message -----
From: "BenT Syncro" <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 12:50 AM
Subject: Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>

On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:50:18 -0500, Hans Achter <hansachter@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Well, there is no set cost, of course.  It depends how much you want to do
> yourself or what a garage charges you.
>Sounds like you got a good deal.  Can anybody wander in with a
vanagon and >get that price?
>The KEP adapter and flywheel is the same cost for both conversions as
far as I >know.

Hans,

The  inline VW conversion which utilizes the diesel parts do not
need any parts from KEP.

I basically did not do any of the work on the van. It just took longer
than usual as they used my van as a shoptime filler. You have to be a
regular customer to get the better rates. Just like any other
business, the deal goes to the regulars.

As for the 15� kit, I bought one from a listee. It was posted on this
list. Got the KEP adapter and flywheel, all the wiring modified for
Vanagon, all the accessories, plus the 2.0 engine and ECU. Total was
$800. Professional installation cost is $600 for me. I don't know what
someone else would get charged. We all make our own deals.

I stand by my original posting that the inline-4 VW (50�) system is
the least expensive route. I believe that was the original question.

Cheers,
BenT