Actually Hans, you or benny should finally swing by Boston so we can
finally get real numbers for the 2.5 output for comparison on the
dyno, the offer has been outstanding for at least a year now! Crank
numbers from the factory are great, but as we've shown they do not
tend to equal "as installed in a vanagon" numbers.  I agree though,
the 2.5 should have quite a bit more power than the stock zetec, not
just edging it out.. but I would like actual confirmation of exactly
how much so it can be compared without speculation. The 2.2L was a
great example of this, as it turns out a base zetec will accelerate
the same van faster than an ej22 even with it's additional .2 liters.
Partly because of lack of scavenging effect and lost efficiency in
cylinder filling because of the subie's boxer layout, and partly
because it weighs 60 lbs more. I'd love to measure what the SOHC 2.5
subie puts down so we all know what we're talking about.

Jim Akiba

On 7/26/07, Hans Achter <hansachter@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 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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