I must say I am seeing alot of posts and things about this Kit.  It is very encouraging that I have not seen a negative post yet about it or bad experience from anyone.  

 

 

 
> From: daryl@aatransaxle.com
> To: fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM
> CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
> Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 20:21:59 -0700
> 
> I have a Bostig setup in my Syncro Westy and am doing 3 more for others..The 
> kit itself is $4200 plus some $250 for hoses and such. Engines ae $500 or 
> less. Mine was done for $5000 total.
> Call if you want to chat about it.
> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> (425) 788-4070
> aatransaxle.com
> 86 Syncro Westy
> Zetec in the trunk
> ----- 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"
> >
> > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> >
> > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines 
>