you wont find someone to install it for $1500. yes, and the wiring harness
is not included, costs about $600 to get done or you do it yourself in about
two full concentrated days.
the subie conversion pays off when you want a DIY job.
Florian

On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 4:33 PM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>wrote:

> This interests me, if I could get a $1500 kit, I can get those engines
> locally for $500-600 dollars.
>
> What else is needed?
>
> What about the wiring harness issue? Is this part of the kit?
>
> If I were to have someone install this I guess I would be looking at
> another $1000-1500 for installation correct?
>
> Robert
> NY
>
>
> On Oct 6, 2008, at 11:16 PM, James Jean-Woo Kim wrote:
>
>  I would vote for Subaru 2.2 conversion. SmallCar has a complete
>> conversion kit ($1500 plus the cost of the engine). It's wonderful.
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 6:00 PM, Robert Stewart
>> <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote:
>> I have question for those in the know...
>>
>> Some will remember my 2.1 automatic engine has gasket problems and is
>> slowly leaking coolant.
>>
>> I was considering replacing it with good used engine, I also
>> considered putting in a used Golf, Jetta or GTI engine in. What I
>> don't know is what is involved with putting these other engines in?
>>
>> Does anyone have any site links that explain the process and costs?
>>
>> I was only considering it as it seemed a viable option.
>>
>> I can get Jetta and Golf engines in a range of $500-650 dollars. Just
>> wondering what other parts are needed? Does anyone have a kit for all
>> the parts? if so what is the cost?
>>
>> Thanks for the feedback.
>>
>> Also if you have a good 2.1 L engine with good compression and
>> recently done gaskets let me know.
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Robert
>> NY
>>
>>