I've done (had done), a Tiico conversion, an SVX conversion and a SA 5
cylinder conversion.

Tiico was $4000 to buy, plus another $4000 in labor to install.
SVX is difficult to judge because I had a lot of other things done, but
probably is in the $8K-10K range, including install.
SA 5 cylinder is $5000(?) to purchase, plus additional to install. I'm
doing the install myself and taking my time (3 years?)

The idea of the Zetec is (unlike the others), it is MUCH more of a DIY
bolt in. Even if you pay someone else to install, it's a lot less
expensive. It's already assembled ready to slap into the car. That was
NOT true of the Tiico. That was NOT true of the SA 5 cylinder Even the
SVX required extra work, it wasn't a straight bolt in.

How much is your time worth to you?

On Dec 7, 2005, at 8:07 PM, bueses wrote:

>> i'm gonna take the plunge and buy the Zetec engine from the guys at
>> Bostig.
>> it's a pricey little upgrade but my wasserboxer is giving up the
>> ghost and
>> i'm sold on this engine.  i should be doing the install sometime
>> february in
>> Dallas if anyone is interested in watching/participating.  should be
>> just
>> like changing a light bulb :-)
>>
>> -- mark
>>
>> Mark A. Kreuzer
>> email:  markk@ourwesty.com
>> 85' Westy
>
> Am I missing something here?  It appears that for December only the
> price is
> $6,800 + $100 core + options + they will install it for another $900?
>
> So, say $7-8000 & you are all set?  How much are the other conversions
> that
> this is supposed to be cheaper than?
>
> Tom