Some friends of mine just put a Zetec engine in their Syncro with the
kit from Bostig.  They said the install was very easy (they do have a
nice, well-equipped shop with a lift) and Bostig did help them find a
good, low-mileage Zetec engine that was relatively near here and cost
only $600.  They are really enjoying the power of the new engine . . .

There's an awesome video of Bostig's first supercharged Zetec in a Syncro here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B9_FeHKlXE
I don't really care for the music myself, but . . .

Marc

On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 1:34 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 8:21 AM, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello everyone,
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>> I have been looking for someone to do a conversion for me and it seems that those that do this seem it is worth charging double for the subaru engine or charging ASTRONOMICALLY high prices just for the install. �Now I understadn that their services are valuable, but i also realize that they probably havea system down that allows the m to convert an engine realtively fast. �I do not think that I should be able to get a brand new engine in my truck for 4K installed and that does not even cover the cost of a replacement in some cases for a conversion engine in a Volkswagen.
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>> Does anyone out there know of any other places taht are reasonable when it comes to engine costs and installation.
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>> I have already looked at www.smallcar.com, www.vanaru.com. �I do like Vanaru's engines.
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>> Hope I do not sound like a cry baby!
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> Have you checked out bostig.com?
>
> I know you're asking after install shops but.....
>
> From what I've read, the Bostig (Zetec engine) swap is very thoroughly
> documented, is a really well thought out design, and I've heard the
> tech support is great. I've heard nothing but good things about
> Bostig. IIRC, typical DIY install times are documented, so this should
> help in estimating cost of mechanics time. Obviously a Vanagon aware
> mechanic should take less time than a DIY person.
>
> From my POV, and IMHO, the only "gotcha" I can think of, is that one
> has to find the used engine themselves. For me, getting a good low km
> engine was really important. I got mine from a reputable seller. I
> really didn't want to trust a local wrecker. BUT, the Zetec engine
> appears to be really common. A low mileage engine should be easy to
> find and I'm sure Jim and his crew can help a person shop for a good
> engine.
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> Assuming your water cooled Vanagon is in good shape, you find a good
> Zetec engine, and can get an honest Vanagon knowledgeable mechanic
> willing to do this, this puppy should slip right in.
>
> Neil.
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>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
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>