Need to replace my Engine and Tranny, Considering Subaru

[Vango Conversions]

That isn't too bad of a price really. When people look at engine rebuild costs they oftentimes overlook costs like replacing rusted out exhaust, old hoses, plastic cooling system components, wiring, computer, distributor, alternator, etc, etc,... your mechanic may have included some of those things in his cost so make sure to find out exactly what's included in his price.

When you're dealing with a vehicle of this age, it's usually all the little things that cause you to break down, usually it isn't the actual long block.

You'd hate to have a brand new rebuilt engine only to have to keep dealing with blown hoses, alternators, etc, etc.

FYI, I charge $10k for a 173hp Subaru EJ25 installed with as warranty, with all those "little things" being new or very low mile.

Bostigs seem to be very reliable as well, but they're a kit and I doubt you'll find one of them installed by a mechanic with a warranty for much less than $10k, and they do have less power.

If money is the main concern, a used engine is probably your best option, but it is used so you get what you pay for.

Good luck

[photogdave]

If you're going to be spending the $$ on labor anyway, put a great motor in it: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=514460/
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[buildyourown]

That's about what a Bostig costs if you stay on the cheap side. Now way you are going to put a decent subi in there for that if you are paying for labor.

I would either go all in, or do a cheap swap with a used motor.

If you're in the PNW, I do have a nice running 2.1 with all the peripherals for sale.

$2k seems silly cheap for a non runner unless the body is beat.

[Scubavw]

I am doing a engine swap from RMW and I would like to sell my current 2.1.
The 2.1 runs great, dose not leak or burn any oil, sad to get rid of it but I need more power to get over the passes here in Colorado. I will include all FI with the sale. I just replaced the fuel lines and one of the coolant pipes.
1,200 bucks will be available last part of November.

[bitmouse]

Thanks for all the advice.

2 questions, how does a vanistan compare to a gowesty engine?

and what would be a good price to sell a body in good condition, with most if not all of the original stuff (drapes, etc) in it?

[vanagonjr]

[photogdave]

[Gobbles]

Since we're all selling our 2.1 WBX's, I've got a perfectly well running one too-ready to go-$400 for real in NC includes ECM

[ftp2leta]

Dream on... Sell the thing because I fell you want to and buy something else.

For tonight, here is a picture ofa well converted van (well over your budget):

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