Bostig would like you to use a motor from a 2000-2003 ford
focus.  Preferably with the purple plug for the ECU.  Website has
more info on Intake manifold numbers etc. when you go shopping for a
motor at the junkyard.  I found two here in town for $300 and $350
respectively, but still think I might need more torque than the 2
liter can bring.  I may be wrong.  No question the engine conversion
is drop dead simple.

DM&FS

At 10:32 AM 5/7/2009, Marc Perdue wrote:
>John,
>
> From the Bostig web site:
>"The Zetec is an English and German made distributorless Dual Overhead
>Cam( DOHC) two liter inline four cylinder engine developed by Ford
>Motors and Cosworth Ltd. of the UK. The Zetec was developed to be used
>in the Ford Focus, and as such has reached production levels that no
>other contender has( for instance more zetec engines were produced
>than the entire range of engines and displacements that subaru
>produced from the 15 years 90-2005). The Focus is a "world car", the
>zetec a " World engine" and is sold in every market that Ford is
>present in, making it easy for the Focus to become one of the best
>selling cars in the world (it outsold the VW Golf in 2001 making it
>the best selling car on the planet that year, 64% of those were
>zetecs)."
>
>Marc
>
>On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 11:17 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> > 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.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> 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
> >>>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >