WANTED: 712 or 718

eToothpaste · Post by **eToothpaste** » Mon May 12, 2014 8:04 pm

Yeah, what is your research and what crazy places are you going? Need a convoy? Don't have to answer that; I'm hijacking.

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edzz · Post by **edzz** » Mon May 12, 2014 9:24 pm

Might look at the VW Syncro Westfalia.

westernair · Post by **westernair** » Tue May 13, 2014 9:59 am

Agreed on the westy synchro. All the 4x4 stuff on them are made by the company that made pinzgauers.
I would just want to do a motor swap for Subaru heart.

audiocontr · Post by **audiocontr** » Tue May 13, 2014 11:51 am

Whats the going rate for a westy with a Subaru swap? Do they have AC?

Haf-e · Post by **Haf-e** » Tue May 13, 2014 6:22 pm

Westy Syncro prices are crazy high - with or without a subaru swap. I've had two friends build their own - one started with a syncro and added the westy to it and the other started with a westy and added the syncro to it. Both approaches are a lot of work.

At least there are used parts around and there actually are several aftermarket engine swap companies - the sunaru is not the only option - diesel VW TDI, Audi and Ford Zetec...

If you want to see a good sample of syncros - come up to the NW MogFest in Oregon in August - its become an event for Syncro's as well - they usually outnumber the rest of the makes and many of them play in the pit with some impressive results...

westernair · Post by **westernair** » Tue May 13, 2014 6:36 pm

start here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/cat.php?id=55

A Subaru swap is the easest as it is a pancake engine like the wasserboxer that comes in them. Parts are readly available and cheap.
To have a swap done by a shop it is 10K.
Advantages are, going from 98hp to 150+, gas milage from 18 to 24-26 and longevity of the engine from 100,000 to 250,000.

The Ztec is a good option as well as they are relitvly inexpensive, and are the most produced engine in the world, found on every contenent. I have no personal experiance with them though.

And yes as Chris said come to NW Mogfest and you will see alot of them in full action.

westernair · Post by **westernair** » Tue May 13, 2014 6:42 pm

here are two for 15K
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1601361
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1628086

NM_Mogman · Post by **NM_Mogman** » Thu May 22, 2014 9:45 pm

I called Scott about the 718 he had listed and was told it is currently under contract. I am also looking to buy a 718M, and have asked Scott to help locate and import one for me. Having bought three vehicles from him (one located and imported from Belgium), I would happily recommend dealing with EI to anyone. Scott is a great guy, and he treats you right. Give him a call. Who knows, maybe our 718's can share a container!

Phil

Boelt63A · Post by **Boelt63A** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 2:35 pm

Hi,

I have both a 712M and one of the SOCOM 718's and I am thinking of selling both, 712 more than 718. I don't have the time to put into either of them anymore. I am in North Florida if you are serious send me a PM.

CFB

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 2:41 pm

FYI to all. He has taken care of it. and this thread is dead

NM_Mogman · Post by **NM_Mogman** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:56 pm

Boelt63A wrote:Hi,

I have both a 712M and one of the SOCOM 718's and I am thinking of selling both, 712 more than 718. I don't have the time to put into either of them anymore. I am in North Florida if you are serious send me a PM.

CFB

I would like to hear more about your 718, if you would not mind. Can you email me at NM_Mogman@yahoo.com please

Thanks,
Phil
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