Hey guys im new to the site
But i have done alot of reading to do with this convertion and im currently doing it myself so im going to continue to add to this post with part prices and pics on every step i will first start it later on today with a price list of parts on everything you need this is build is doing a series 2 na engine and converting it turbo hope this helps
Regards
Davo
Try this site man.... its already been done. Still though would be good for you to post up your prices and compare them to the prices on this site to see the differences in cost. This site will also help you out with your conversion if you get stuck.
http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=9623
Thanx dude
This is the list of parts i have goten prices for. Out of the pistons i have bought The Acl Race set as im running a slightly bigger turbo . I am also am useing only oil cooling on my turbo as thats all it has so i wont have prices on the water lines . This build wont be done on the super cheap side .
If you have some thing to add to the list just pm me and i will add it i will post pics once i get the engine . And start to pull it down and show it step by step for thouse people who dont know how to can learn how to :P
Parts List and Prices
1. Acl Std Cast pistons $1090.00 rrp
2. Crow Cam $320.00 rrp
3. Acl Race Ser Forge pistons $1299.00 rrp
4. Garmax Engine Gasket kit $200.00 rrp
5. Turbo Exhaust manfold $220.00 (off monk from here)
6. Turbo T66 $1250.00 (secondhand)
7. Wastegate 40mm $500.00rrp
8. Engine rb30 n/a Ser 2 $200.00 (secondhand)
9. Intercooler 600*350*75 $250.00 rrp
10. Injectors 550cc $1100.00 rrp
11. Walbro fuel pump $195.00 rrp
12. Malpassi Fuel reg $195.00 rrp
13. Engine Machineing $450
14. Engine Management Microtech $1495.00 rrp
Well i got prices for the machineing today not to bad $450.00 for Acid bathing ,Hone and boreing Relinishing the crank for the head side of things i got it flow tested today and they think it should have a little clean up and of course the new cam .Once i pull appart the bottemend which might be some time this week or on the weekend i will get the rest in for the machineing. I will post pics from the pull down to the reassemble . Im going to stick to the auto the engine came with untill she crys nomore then i will decide on what box i will go with. I have one question tho does anyone know if any companys have intercooler piping kits? might make the job a little easyer thanx heaps
Regards
Davo
Well i thought i would brek down what the engine costs are so far.
1. Hone and bore $96
2. Deecking the block $60
3. Acid bath $35
4. Balance $250
5. Oring the block $130
6. Cam $300
7. Pistons & Rings $1299
8. Full gasket kit $270
There is still more to add but i havnt got the prices yet so when i do i will add them in
Cheers davo