It is a very nice kit.
The only, not so good feedback I have heard from Syncro owners is that it doesn't work well with the stock skip plate system on the van.
Some really like having the plates.
I remove them on my vans to save some weight.
They don't see off road that would need the protection.
Without them I don't cut the oil pans anymore.
16" rims, taller tires and aftermarket shocks and springs allow me to safely run without the plates.

dylan

----- Original Message ----
From: Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 8:29:17 AM
Subject: Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw

Very interesting Daryl, this make a nice DIY kit at 5K$. Even if a mechanic
would do it, at 20-25hr it still well under 7k$. I think Bostig went in the
right direction with their DIY kit.

I guess it's about the same total $$$ as a Subi 2.2L (maybe a little bit
more), but you get a newer engine and no harness to deal with.

I wish them both good luck.

Ben
http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm