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The Bostig v2.0 is an engine conversion system for 83-91 VW vanagons. Far from being just an engine swap kit, the Bostig v2.0 also comprises all of the thought, information, and standardized procedures to make installing one of our conversions the lowest risk highest value option for re-powering your van possible.

A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. Unique in the marketplace, our approach and philosophy addresses all the links in the chain from initial research and prepurchase information, all the way through to long-term ownership. The v2.0 is a redesign of the original bostig conversion that builds on our continuously improving design and manufacturing capabilities to deliver the simplest, most reliable, most complete and user friendly conversion available. If you can follow basic instructions, you can complete the conversion yourself. We’ve figured out and developed solutions for more aspects of the conversion process than are even recognized by our competition, and as a result we are the only ones building a complete solution to the problem set, and we do so with greater care and precision than anyone in the marketplace.

The Bostig v2.0 is the culmination of tens of thousands of hours of engineering, research, testing, manufacturing, operating, and supporting. Since the entire development effort has always been under the ownership and control of a single entity(us) all of the experience and information from every step in the process(including those done by customers) feeds back into development and support efforts. The result is less to learn, less to think about, and less to worry about.

The main kit is composed of seven sub-kits(abbreviated SK) that follow a functional and chronological use order for simplicity. Below are some photos of the 7 sub-kits.

SK-A, Adapter Sub-kit

From it's 6061 Adapter with integrated mounting system, to it's billet steel single piece flywheel, the SK-A sets the stage for the rest of the goodness that comes with the Bostig v2.0

SK-C, Cooling Sub-kit

With molded hoses chosen from only the most commonly stocked hoses(as with all of our kit parts), you'll find high parts prices and specialty vendors a thing of the past.

SK-M, Mounting Sub-kit

The new rugged chromoly engine cradle & massive hydraulic mounts(sourced from the taurus making them thirty dollars each and found anywhere) keep the powertrain extremely stable while limiting noise, vibration, and harshness( NVH) transfer to the chassis

SK-E, Exhaust Sub-kit

The stainless steel exhaust is not only the shortest and simplest exhaust system for vanagons, it's close coupled catalytic converter provides the lowest emissions of any conversion for vanagons on the market

SK-I, Intake Sub-kit

The Intake is greatly simplified from the v1.0, and with the new intake design keeps the intake quiet, while providing multiple options for air filter combinations, including interface with the stock snorkel

SK-W, Wiring Sub-kit

Unique to Bostig, our harness is made from 100% brand new components. Exceeding factory build quality, the harness is built to snap into existing mount points for clean routing, a perfect fit, and long service. No wire splicing needed, fully plug & play

SK-In, Install Sub-kit

The Install sub kit replaces the old coolant bottle with a brand new unit, our laser cut CNC bent brackets ensure perfect fitment and a no headache final install step

Our engine conversion system was designed around a specific set of goals that address some of the problems of other conversions and offer new benefits to owners. We believe that while there are other engine options out there, and we may not satisfy every owner(we're doubtful for instance that a die-hard diesel fan will consider our option), we will find warm reception by many enthusiasts that have been waiting for one conversion to address all of their concerns about moving to a new engine while providing a system of unparalleled quality of construction and design. Below is the set of primary objectives adopted during development of our conversion, which have become its chief benefits:

  • Best engineered option available
  • Best built option available
  • Ultra-low cost of ownership
  • Power and power potential
  • Wide torque band
  • Reliability
  • Efficiency
  • Availability
  • Simplicity
  • Completeness
  • Options
  • Low Vibration
  • Maintenance Independence


After consideration of many options, we decided to explore the Zetec. 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). The Zetec is extremely well designed and well made. We were surprised many times along the way by small, and not-so-small design features that help make the Zetec such a wonderful little engine. Its split case to help reduce NVH , its Non-interference design, and its piston cooling oil jets are a few features that make the Zetec a rugged engine and tenacious performer. Not only is the Zetec a great little engine, but with our CAD designed CNC machined adapter plate(designed entirely in-house)it fits in a vanagon without deck lid modifications! We hope that you'll take a moment to browse through our site and learn a little more about why we feel so strongly that the Bostig v2.0 is the best engineered and most complete solution on the market.

Bostig v2.0(left), and Bostig v1.0(right)

 

 

 

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avatar SC-Surfer
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More pictures of the v2.0 install PLEASE!!! Looks like ground clearance is even better. Is it true?? Can't wait to see it. I'm saving my $$ for the new version!!!!
Tuesday 30 December 2008, 09:54
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