Terry are you trying to scare the poor boy?
Hius budjet was $3000.00 complete not $10.000.
Ohh well you get that hea.
It wasgood to see a rundown on the costs as I was kinda interested in them but DAMMMMM!
Till nextt time happy DATTO Motoring.
--- "Terry & Heather" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>Part: 1
><pre>Bryan,
>
>I have attached an email that gives you a rough idea on the cost for a turbo
>transplant in a 1600.
>
>regards
>
>Terry
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bryan Walker
>Sent: Wednesday, 23 August 2000 7:07 AM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: what engine in my 1600?
>
>
>I have a problem and that is I don't know what engine to put into my 1600.
>I have owned a 1600 for about a year and haven't had the cash to do anything
>to my bog stock 1600, still with a L16 and 4-speed gearbox. However, now
>I
>have the funds! So, which engine and who can help?Budget of around $3000
>give or take.
>
>a)Which EFI engine would be a wise replacement?
>b)How much does a Z18 turbo cost to buy and fit?
>c)What gearbox to fit and about what it will cost?
>d)Who in W.A. can do the whole project for me? Including chasing down the
>engine, fitting and if needed any other mods.
>
>In other words I need a performance workshop in Perth that I can simply
>go
>to with my datto and say get me moving faster than a streetsweeper.
>I have a small aim and that is to make the datto 0-100km in under 9 secs.
>
>Also I have another query. How much does a paint job cost? as my car is
>mustard in colour and any other colour would do. Anybody know who in W.A.
>to recommend?
>
>I know these are some pretty rough questions but I love the 1600 and know
>absolutely nothing about cars except turbos are great to drive and a turbo
>in a 1600 must be pretty sweet.
>Thanks if you can help.
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>From : "Terry & Heather" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>To : <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Date : Fri, 30 Jun 2000 19:10:21 +1000
>
>Subject : Turbo Conversion costs for a 510
>
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>
><P><FONT color=#ff6600>Re-posted as requested on 17/5/2000</FONT> <BR>terry,
><BR>could you please dig up that costing breakdown bc I reckon there would be a
>few of us out there interested <BR>thanks <BR>andrew
><P>Terry & Heather wrote:
><BLOCKQUOTE TYPE="CITE">
> <P><SPAN class=700511109-30062000>I have gathered some information over a
> period of time that details what it costs to build a street legal 510
> with one of the popular turbo engines. </SPAN>Let's say we have a bog stock
> straight bodied road regd. 510 and are looking at converting it with an
> FJ20DET.<SPAN class=700511109-30062000> I picked the FJ simply because it is
> the only engine I have installed myself from go to whoa.</SPAN>
> <P><SPAN class=700511109-30062000>Note. A</SPAN><SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000>ny Nissan Turbo</SPAN> would be a fairly similar
> outlay<SPAN class=700511109-30062000> engineering wise, you would need to
> adjust the purchase price of the particular engine.</SPAN>
> <P><SPAN class=700511109-30062000></SPAN> Here is a run down if you and
> your mates do most of the work using some 2nd hand parts (wreckers prices,
> U<SPAN class=700511109-30062000>-</SPAN>Pulls <SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000>tend to be </SPAN>cheaper<SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000> on some things</SPAN>) and buying some fairly mid
> range quality bits that this sort of conversion deserves and most engineers
> require for "that" important piece of paper.
> <P>FJ20DET non intercooled complete with standard computer & 5 speed box
> <FONT color=#ff0000>$2<SPAN class=700511109-30062000>3</SPAN>00</FONT> - <FONT
> color=#3333ff>$2600</FONT> <BR>Upgrade to standard factory intercooled <FONT
> color=#3333ff>$200</FONT> - $300 <BR>Fitting kit (exchange tailshaft &
> xmember) <FONT color=#009900>$700</FONT>; add $200 for outright or DIY ~$200
> <BR>N13 Pulsar alloy radiator 2nd hand <FONT color=#ff0000>$100</FONT> - <FONT
> color=#3333ff>$125</FONT>, new $250 - $300
> <P>Front Brake Upgrade to solid<SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000> </SPAN>e.g. 200B: <BR> 2nd
> hand struts complete <FONT color=#cc0000>$100</FONT> - <FONT
> color=#0000ff>$200 <BR> </FONT>Lowered springs & GT gas
> inserts and wheel alignment <FONT color=#ff0000>$300</FONT> - <FONT
> color=#3333ff>$800</FONT> (> quality) <BR> Machine discs
> & new pads (standard) <FONT color=#cc0000>$100</FONT> <BR><SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000> Upgrade to 180B SSS Tokico or
> Nabco dual 3/4" master cylinder and Bendix booster <FONT color=#ff0000>$100
> </FONT>- <FONT color=#0000ff>$150</FONT></SPAN><BR><FONT
> color=#0000ff> </FONT><BR><SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000>Optional Front Brake </SPAN>Upgrade to
> vented <SPAN class=700511109-30062000>:<BR>
> </SPAN>(i.e. for NSW using Verada rotors & VL Commodore callipers, need 74
> mm late 180B struts) <FONT color=#3333ff>$500</FONT> <BR></P>
> <P>Exhaust: <BR> factory turbo exhaust flange & down
> pipe <FONT color=#00cc00>$50</FONT> <BR> 3" average quality
> to xmember & 2.5" tailpipe, cat convertor & turbo muffler <FONT
> color=#cc0000>$500</FONT> - <FONT color=#3333ff>$1000</FONT> (> quality)
> </P>
> <P>Rear axle: <BR> R180 open differential & half shafts
> <FONT color=#009900>$200</FONT> e.g. C210 Skyline 3.9:1
> <P>Electrics: <BR> Relocate battery to boot in approved
> manner (fixed & vented box if standard type open vent battery
> used) with single cable to engine bay <FONT color=#009900>$130</FONT>
> <BR> Miscellaneous relays and wiring, connectors etc. <FONT
> color=#009900>$200</FONT>
> <P>Fuel System: <BR> Surge tank & HP Pump <FONT
> color=#cc0000>$100</FONT> - <FONT color=#000000>$250</FONT> (bit of a range
> here, <FONT color=#cc0000>Gazelle pump in tank is cheap &
> effective</FONT>, 2nd hand HP Bosch (VL) & separate surge tank ~$100
> & $120 respectively, complete combined unit<FONT color=#3333ff>
> ~$200</FONT>) <BR><SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000> </SPAN>LP pump, relay &
> HP fuel lines <FONT color=#cc0000>$75</FONT> - <FONT color=#3333ff>$100</FONT>
>
> <P>Wheels & Tyres: <BR> 4 x 2nd hand basic 5.5"x14"
> Skyline steel rims <FONT color=#009900>$50</FONT> <BR> 4 x
> 2nd hand 185/<SPAN class=700511109-30062000>65</SPAN> or 195/<SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000>6</SPAN>0 < 1/2 worn <FONT
> color=#cc0000>$100</FONT> - <FONT color=#3333ff>$250</FONT>+ (quality
> imports are around $60 per tyre)
> <P>Engineering: <BR> Big range here and varies by State a
> lot, min is ~$500 to $1200+ (thieves), ballpark is ~<FONT
> color=#009900>$750</FONT>
> <P>Sundry Items: <BR> Accelerator cable, remote brake bits,
> hoses, plugs, filters, oil etc. etc. ~<FONT color=#00cc00>$300</FONT>
> <P>The cost for "red <SPAN class=700511109-30062000>(<FONT
> color=#ff0000>$3775</FONT>) </SPAN>+ common green" <SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000>(<FONT color=#008000>$2380</FONT>) </SPAN>highlighted
> items: $6<SPAN class=700511109-30062000>1</SPAN>55 <BR>The cost for
> "blue <SPAN class=700511109-30062000>(<FONT color=#0000ff>$6125</FONT>)
> </SPAN>+ common green" <SPAN class=700511109-30062000>(<FONT
> color=#008000>$2380</FONT>) </SPAN>highlighted items: $<SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000>8505</SPAN></P>
> <P><SPAN class=700511109-30062000></SPAN>What have I missed: $??? </P>
> <P>Extras: (not an exhaustive list, just some popular upgrades) <BR>Mags &
> tyres $1300 <BR>Aftermarket ECU ~$1300 (Wolf 3D) <BR>Lights, CD,
> Amp <SPAN class=700511109-30062000>~</SPAN>$1000 <BR>Seats &
> Interior <SPAN class=700511109-30062000>~</SPAN>$500+ (<SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000>fairly </SPAN>basic seats) <BR>Respray $<SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000>1</SPAN>,<SPAN
> class=700511109-30062000>2</SPAN>00 <SPAN class=700511109-30062000>-
> $5000+</SPAN><BR>Rear discs (R31) ~$300 <BR>Nolathane bushes ~$300
> <BR>Tinted glass 3M <SPAN class=700511109-30062000>~</SPAN>$250 <BR>LSD
> ~$1200 <BR>Dyno time: ~$60 /hr <BR>Adjustable front end (castor rods &
> camber plates) ~$500
> <P>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).
> <P>regards <BR>Terry</P></BLOCKQUOTE>
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