Neil, did I ever get your 30-50 challenge time?

On 10/7/08, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> This is so true.
>
> I installed a "home brew" Jetta 2.0 engine at 15*.
>
> Engine/wiring harness/misc parts: $600, KEP "Rabbit" kit
> (plate/flywheel): ~ $550. (Cnd.) MIG welder, acc., tank + gas ~ $700 -
> 800. Steel ? but not a high relative cost.
>
> If one kept their clutch/starter, purchased a *known* working engine
> (can't stress this enough), fabricated what's needed, IMO, they
> *might* get in under 2K. But from what I've experienced, (a newb)
> there are unforseen costs. i.e. redoing something requiring new
> gaskets/parts. Plus I chose a "blanket" attack on the engine (didn't
> see it running) and put in a new clutch, water pump, new seals and
> belts etc. Plus it takes WAY more time.
>
> The hardest parts of the install were: adapting and trouble shooting
> engine management (Motronic), fabricating the exhaust and to some
> degree the engine carrier. There were also issues with fine tuning
> parts I made or adapted.
>
> But as Allan says, saving money means fabricating. IMHO paying someone
> to make these parts would *really* bump up the costs.
>
> Again, this is knowledge based upon a 15* install.
>
> For me, a 50* install would have bumped up conversion costs of the
> major parts. The needed DV parts range from $500 - $1000 from what
> I've seen on The Samba. I chose to put this money toward a MIG, raw
> materials, and new parts. But, I'd do it the 50* route next time.
>
> And for sure. This Bostig is a slick setup. I *think* you have to be
> in an install group to get the "kit" for 5K. But I might be behind on
> my Bostig data!
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 7:20 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:
>> Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> writes:
>>
>>> I can get Jetta and Golf engines in a range of $500-650 dollars. Just
>>> wondering what other parts are needed?
>
>
>> Probably at least another one or two thousand dollars worth, easily more
>> depending on how much you want to scrounge and fabricate yourself.
>

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