Yes, either choice would be a huge improvement, and they are about the same
in ease of installation.
The 2.5 subaru does a lot more than 'slightly edge out' the basic Zetec,
it's a 165 hp engine vs 130 hp for the Zetec.
-Hans
http://www.vanaru.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Clarkson" <dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 9:25 AM
Subject: Fwd: Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing
Bostig's handiwork

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dvdclarksn@aol.com
> To: easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM
> Sent: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:58 pm
> Subject: Decisions, decisions which conversion was: Upon seeing Bostig's
> handiwork
>
>
>
> I really have been impressed with Ben's testimonials of the Subaru
> conversion and now looking at Bostig Engineering's homepage I am equally
> impressed with the Zetech conversion. My Westfalia was rebuilt (very well
> I might add by The Bug Shop in Blacksburg, Va.) at 178,000 miles and now
> is approaching 250k. I must be realistic and realize that while it's
> running well that it probably can't be rebuilt to the same standards again
> and that either of the afore mentioned conversions would be a huge
> improvement. It seems that the 2.5 Subaru engine would slightly edge out
> the most basic Zetech in horsepower. Both have OBD II functions and
> probably get fairly close mileage. The Subaru would also be a bit more
> affordable. The Zetech does offer more niceties and?features that are an
> improvement that would provide safeguards for the engine and increased
> reliability in?what would be a?breakdown situation. So bottom line is
> which engine would be?the best investment for reliability and value? Has
> anyone on the list owned and driven both of these in the same or
> comparable vehicles???Is the Subaru an easier conversion as it would
> appear? Any informed opinions out there? I hope that this decision is?a
> ways off for me but I feel that I will attempt an install of one of these
> two options. Thanks to all who respond.
>
> ?
>
> David Clarkson
>
> 90 Westfalia (not a traitor to the brand-just a realist with a desire to
> keep my vehicle on the road)
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