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Jon_slider
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Joined: April 11, 2007
Posts: 5091
Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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 Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: Bostig Zetec Review: Install and after 2000 miles |
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skip the 2.2 subaru
imo the Subaru 2.5 is a really good option
and the 1.8T is an outstanding option
Being all VW, if you ever need service from a shop, you dont have to dance between a VW mechanic for your van, and a different one for your motor
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WestyBob
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Joined: June 11, 2004
Posts: 2346
Location: Portland, Oregon
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:06 pm Post subject: Re: Bostig Zetec Review: Install and after 2000 miles |
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In my berg there are places where the vw mechanic will service both the subie and the rest of the van mechanicals.
The only reason the 1.8T and diesels are pushed so much on the Samba is because of California (even though they can be good engine options for the enthusiasts leaning that way) where *technically* the zetec and subie 2.5 are not permitted. The subie 2.2L is permitted and can be an inexpensive option for those on a budget. |
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jimf909
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Joined: April 03, 2014
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Location: WA/ID
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: Bostig Zetec Review: Install and after 2000 miles |
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Agreed. The zetec is a simple motor. If a tech can troubleshoot a wbx or a 1.8T they can work on a zetec blindfolded.
That said, the 1.8T is an attractive alternative.
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| This is the main fault with DIY'ers, they get together on these forums and pat themselves on their backs spreading bad information. |
Guilty as charged.
Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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California562
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Joined: May 22, 2015
Posts: 39
Location: Long Beach, CA
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| Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 10:04 pm Post subject: Re: Bostig Zetec Review: Install and after 2000 miles |
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i'm in CA and have a 87 2WD Westy with the original engine (149k) and it's running great for now. My buddy has a Subie engine in his and he's offered to sell it to me (and do the conversion - since he did it on his before). It would cost me about 6K I believe he told me for everything. It's the smaller Subaru engine - 2.2 I believe. He wants to put in a larger Subie for his - he already has it on standby. After my stock engine croaks, what would be the best bet?
-friends Subaru 2.2 engine (running well as far as i know)- i think it has around 150k on it also - $6k total including labor; i think he'll give me a "warranty" too- since we're good friends - at least 50k more i'm sure.
Granted he has incentive to not tell me about any shortcomings as he wants to unload it so he can put in his dream engine instead
-Bostig- but 'technically' not legal in CA is that right? and if not, how likely am I to get burnt for that? would I not be able to use it again and would have to have it taken out? Bostig is 10k and up i've heard but seems fantastic.
-other engines like diesel or turbo?
I'm already saving $ up for it as is my wife since we want to be ready for when the stock engine dies. Just sux w the more limited 'legal' choices for CA folks |
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