That analysis is very consistent with what we've seen also.. the two
that chimed in tonight? Both Core(kit diyer) customers, and Dave..
Dave's more of a DIYer also(and the grandpappy of the turbo project)

Jim Akiba

On 1/12/08, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I've been aware of Zetec conversions for a year or
> > two. I have yet to see any owner raving about it....
> > And I see other engine conversion owners waxing ecstatic all the time over
> > their conversion they just got running.  What's up with that anyway ????
>
>
> Well, I reckon that's got to do with the nature of the conversion. People
> that pour blood, sweat, and hours into installing a conversion on their own
> (e.g. finding a '92 Legacy, pulling two engines and installing one, fixing
> the wiring, plumbing the coolant lines, etc) are the ones you're going to
> hear from when they get it running. Those that buy turnkey conversions like
> the Zetec... well... they're in and running in 2 or 3 days and that's it.
> Often the install was done by someone else. It's just a different kind of
> person.
>
> --
> John Bange
> '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
>