It is possible to do the engine conversion for $3000 USD - depending on
what your local labour rates are and how good of a deal you can get on used
engines.  The 83-84 GTI / 84-89 Cabriolet-Scirocco engine (code JH) is a
very simple engine to configure and will give you a decent 90hp and extend
your RPM limit by over 1000rpm - we have a simular engine in our 84 Westie
and it works quite well.

- Fast Forward Engine Conversion Kit
   Includes adapter plate, flywheel, motor mounts, oil pan
   coolant hoses and instruction manual         $1300 USD
- 1.8L engine from Scirocco with all the trimmings      $500 USD
- Exhaust system and deck lid                   $500 USD
- Labour for installation (14h @ 50/h)          $700 USD

If you would like more information, please p-mail me!

Thanks!

At 10:51 PM 18/12/1999 -0600, John Rodgers wrote:
>Ken, I have a tight budget on this rebuild.
>
>Given that the labor is hired, what would you suggest as the cheapest
>engine conversion that would get me out of  wasserboxer engines and into
>something that is bullet proof.
>
>Installed and running it has to come in under three grand even if it's
>only by a dollar.
>
>John Rodgers
>"88 GL owner
>
>

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