Brady especially is a Vanagon-addict. Jim's a good guy too. Brady
drives what they preach (i.e. his own Vanagon is the testbed for their
product.)

On May 7, 2009, at 9:45 AM, Jamie Fitterer wrote:

> 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
>>