Re: FJ20t

[Terry & Heather]

Re-posted as requested on 17/5/2000
terry,
could you please dig up that costing breakdown bc I reckon there
would be a few of us out there interested
thanks
andrew

Terry & Heather wrote:

Jason,

You asked how much does it cost to set up a 510 with an FJ20DET. Let's say we have a bog stock straight bodied road regd. 510 and are looking at converting it with an FJ20DET. ( An SR20DET which would also be a fairly similar outlay). Here is a run down if you and your mates do most of the work using some 2nd hand parts (wreckers prices, UPulls are cheaper) and buying some fairly mid range quality bits that this sort of conversion deserves and most engineers require for "that" important piece of paper.

FJ20DET non intercooled complete with standard computer & 5 speed box $2400 - $2600
Upgrade to standard factory intercooled +$200 - $300
Fitting kit (exchange tailshaft & xmember) $700; add $200 for outright or DIY ~$200
N13 Pulsar alloy radiator 2nd hand $100 - $125, new $250 - $300

Front Brake Upgrade to solid 253 mm rotor e.g. 200B:
    2nd hand struts complete $100 - $200
    Lowered springs & GT gas inserts and wheel alignment $300 - $800 (> quality)
    Machine discs & new pads (standard) $100
    Upgrade to vented (i.e. for NSW using Verada rotors & VL Commodore callipers, need 74 mm late 180B struts) $500

Exhaust:
    factory turbo exhaust flange & down pipe $50
    3" average quality to xmember & 2.5" tailpipe, cat convertor & turbo muffler $500 - $1000 (> quality)

Rear axle:
    R180 open differential & half shafts $200 e.g. C210 Skyline 3.9:1

Electrics:
    Relocate battery to boot in approved manner (fixed & vented box if standard type open vent battery used) with single cable to engine bay $130
    Miscellaneous relays and wiring, connectors etc. $200

Fuel System:
    Surge tank & HP Pump $100 - $250 (bit of a range here, Gazelle pump in tank is cheap & effective, 2nd hand HP Bosch (VL) & separate surge tank ~$100 & $120 respectively, complete combined unit ~$200)
    LP pump, relay & HP fuel lines $75 - $100

Wheels & Tyres:
    4 x 2nd hand basic 5.5"x14" Skyline steel rims $50
    4 x 2nd hand 185/70 or 195/70 < 1/2 worn $100 - $250+  (quality imports are around $60 per tyre)

Engineering:
    Big range here and varies by State a lot, min is ~$500 to $1200+ (thieves), ballpark is ~$750

Sundry Items:
    Accelerator cable, remote brake bits, hoses, plugs, filters, oil etc. etc. ~$300

The cost for "red + common green" highlighted items: $6155
The cost for "blue + common green" highlighted items: $8155

What have I missed: $???

Extras: (not an exhaustive list, just some popular upgrades)
Mags & tyres $1300
Aftermarket ECU ~$1300 (Wolf 3D)
Lights, CD, Amp $1000
Seats & Interior $500+ (basic seats)
Respray $?,000
Rear discs (R31) ~$300
Nolathane bushes  ~$300
Tinted glass 3M $250
LSD ~$1200
Dyno time: ~$60 /hr
Adjustable front end (castor rods & camber plates) ~$500

That 'll do for starters, I think any prospective 510 Turbo convertors will get a bit of an idea from this and you can see why the L series is still very popular and will more than likely always continue to be so and there's nothing wrong with that (IMHO).

regards
Terry

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