Jon,

For just under $4k you can get a Bostig Zetec V2 kit. They just open up their 3rd install group of the year see below:

Bostig v2.0 3rd Install Group Open
The 3rd install group will be open for 2 weeks or until it fills whichever comes first. Read more by following the link to the buy page:

<http://www.google.com/base/a/377517/D6149500369571900628>

Cheers,
Dave

--- On Mon, 8/11/08, Jon Rizzo <the_rizzos@MAC.COM> wrote:

> From: Jon Rizzo <the_rizzos@MAC.COM>
> Subject: Engine Replacement Options
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Monday, August 11, 2008, 11:40 AM
> I feel I am at an impasse regarding the replacement of the
> engine my
> syncro westy. I am definitely on a pretty tight budget
> (under4000) but
> don't want to cut corners that will only cost me money
> later. I have
> have spent the last month researching options. I have
> narrowed it down
> to three choices and I would love to have the opinions of
> this board.
>
> 1) rebuilt wbx motor, I know bus depot has them available
> but I am
> unsure about their rebuilder even after speaking with them
> on the
> phone. I can't get Boston Bob to return my phone calls
> soo... cost
> 1800-2800 plus my labor
>
> 2) used 2.2, smallcar parts kit. I have a neighbor with a
> 92 legacy
> that could part out to save some money, but I am nervous
> about the
> wiring part even though I have some experience in that
> area. cost
> 2450-3450 plus my labor, minus what I could part out the
> legacy wagon
> for.
>
> 3) used 2wd vanagon with a 2.2 conversion already in place
> that I
> could then part out and recoup some of my money. This seems
> to be my
> best option as I could drive the van and could make sure
> all the parts
> work together and who doesn't need more spare parts
> around? cost
> 3000-3500
>
> Let me know what you think.