I've seen both set ups. One of the things I love about the Bostig Zetecs, is how much room there is in the engine compartment. That inline ford sits up right (not slanted over like VW inline 4 conversions), and that leaves a LOT of room.
One of the things I like about Subaru conversions is they just seem so right for the Vanagon. Flat fours are nice and torquey beasts, and these are real jewels of engines.
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On May 20, 2012, at 3:47 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
I've narrowed it down to two choices: A turnkey kit where you supply the
engine: www.bostig.com and a true turnkey Subaru 2.5 engine assembly that
is ready for installation: www.vanaru.com. Both are expensive, but these
guys have done all the conversion work so you or a shop just install it.
Time is money too, and I'd rather be in my van rather than under it. I'm
favoring the Subaru, but others on this list say the 2.5 is another
inevitable wasserleaker, which is causing me to pause. BTDT.
