last I heard........the kit is about $ 5K,
and in addition to that, you need, from a junkyard, an engine, a power
steering pump, an alternator, and an air box......
that was my understanding about 6 months ago.
They also do a 'run' of kits..........like they produce  15 kits after they
line up 15 buyers...... that's the impression I got  for sure.

Lotta gain for the relatively low $ needed......and I expect that pretty
much, everything fits like it should, and 'just works' like it should.
It would be real fun to do one for someone.
Scott
www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jamie Fitterer" <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy

You know I really like the bostig option but does anyone have any idea on
what the kit costs?

> Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 10:34:16 -0700
> Subject: Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
> From: musomuso@gmail.com
> To: fittdog8848@hotmail.com
> CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>
> On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 8:21 AM, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Does anyone out there know of any other places taht are reasonable when
> > it comes to engine costs and installation.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have already looked at www.smallcar.com, www.vanaru.com.  I do like
> > Vanaru's engines.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hope I do not sound like a cry baby!
> >
>
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
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>
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