No not yet. It's been busy under my wrenches lately.

I just got the throttle linkage set up better, so will test soon!

Neil.

On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 8:04 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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>
> Chris S.
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>

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