I beleive you can find that info at www.bostig.com 

 

 

 

 
> Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 10:17:02 -0500
> From: inua@CHARTER.NET
> Subject: Re: Engine conversion on 84 Westy
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Jamie,
> 
> I'm curious about the Z-tec.
> 
> Is anyone up on what vehicles and what years the Z-Tec was installed in
> that makes it so plentiful?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
> 
> 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.
> >
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> >> 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
> >>>
> >
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