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phildough
22-12-2011, 09:06 PM
A few QLD members have recently expressed interest to me in going through what I went though earlier this year and importing a used JDM engine, but I suggested this time doing it en masse to lower the shipping costs per unit.
At the moment we are looking at bringing in some used low km (30,000-80,000km FS-ZE engines from Japan via NZ as I know people who can locate good engines in Japan and for some crazy reason purchasing used engines via NZ is surprisingly cheap and no QLD engine importers I have spoken to interested were interested in helping as it wasn't a Nissan or wanted to charge $2500-$3000 to do so.
We will also be bringing in a Toyota MR-S engine and a Silvia engine and gearbox as well so other engines are possible but will require a bit of extra work to locate them.


We are looking at placing the orders around Feb with about a 6 week delivery time.
So if anyone wants to replace or upgrade their engine now is the time.

If people from interstate want in they are more than welcome. Shipping it from here on may ruin the cost saving however.

Any questions please ask.

maztech
22-12-2011, 09:13 PM
Ok I will start , yep me interested in a ZE .

marcs_sp20
22-12-2011, 09:15 PM
Me too, in for a ze ;)

maztech
22-12-2011, 09:18 PM
Hmmm how many engines will there be to fit , maybe I should spend the money and put a hoist in at the parents inlaws property.

How about a AGT motor mod day?

phildough
22-12-2011, 09:23 PM
Thats something you have to think about dude!!
Im sure there would be enough work coming to you from AGT to keep it busy!!!
While your at it install a paint oven, there are heaps of members here wanting to use one!!!

Rhys
22-12-2011, 09:29 PM
I may be up for one. How much dyu reckon it'd be?

Ice88
22-12-2011, 09:37 PM
Depends on cost tbh.

rodhog
22-12-2011, 09:49 PM
If you can give us a full cost idea on FS-Ze including harness ecu and box could be interested.

maztech
22-12-2011, 10:01 PM
I have done alot of wiring research to get Phil's car going and running the way it does now . If anyone wants harnesses to be modified to run in BJs let me know . Post here if harness required and what your car is.

phildough
22-12-2011, 10:05 PM
If your after a gear box get one here as there were only 209 manual FS-ZE sold in Japan.
Cost is going to vary on how many engines we bring in and what you get.
Just so you know I paid AUD $2000 for my MSF engine + ECU + dash + loom landed here.
At the moment engines are less than NZD$1200 (AU$914) + shipping + customs + AQIS + other BS.
Rhys has said he can help as he works in the shipping industry.

Rhys
22-12-2011, 10:16 PM
Yep.. provided that we have someone helpful on the other end & we have somewhere that we can deliver the container to & leave all the stuff until we can put the engines in, it should be reasonably straight forward(ish)

phildough
22-12-2011, 10:29 PM
I have family in NZ that can help but the people im dealing with said that they could do it if needed.
Bringing in multiple engines has to be no harder than me brining in one. I hope.

Clean_Cookie
23-12-2011, 08:14 AM
Wouldn't mind a familia turbo engine. if they still exist...

marcs_sp20
23-12-2011, 04:52 PM
Wouldn't mind a familia turbo engine. if they still exist...

Would probably be cheaper getting a front cut??

phildough
23-12-2011, 05:17 PM
Familia GTX, GTR and GT-AE are almost extinct in NZ now, the teenagers/bogans bought them cheap 10 years for $5-10K and killed them all long ago.

phunkdust
23-12-2011, 07:29 PM
I'd be interested if someone in Melb wants to install it and get it all going for me :D

phildough
23-12-2011, 08:03 PM
The wiring harness can be modified to suit here in QLD then shipped with the engine to you.
You can continue using the FS-DE ECU and upgrade the ECU at a later stage.

phunkdust
23-12-2011, 09:20 PM
I don't really have the tools or knowledge to do an engine swap.

phildough
23-12-2011, 09:22 PM
Any good mechanic can install this as its a bolt in fit.
If you intend on re using your ECU all you need to do is swap the fuel line from the DE onto the ZE.

phunkdust
24-12-2011, 11:42 AM
Hrm, still interested though, see what it's gonna cost anyway.

My FS-DE at 140k has a couple of spots where an oil leak is beginning. Might be worth replacing the transmission too (slushbox!)

phildough
24-12-2011, 11:58 AM
It would be a bit more work but if you were willing you could swap in the JDM tiptronic transmission as well as the FS-ZE as it is controlled by the same ECU

Clean_Cookie
24-12-2011, 12:04 PM
For 5 engines how much for them inclusive of all fees? $1200?

phildough
24-12-2011, 12:47 PM
Its looking at around $1300-1600 I think, there is 10 % duty to be paid + AQIS + brokers + ass raping fees and the container/pallet/crate etc.
TBH I have never done a bulk engine import so I am slightly unsure of final costs.
When I get more idea of numbers I will make more enquiries, but im waiting for more people as it costs me time and money everytime I chase this up as it is international calls.
I have someone in NZ to inspect all engines before being shipped and can even arrange the container.(Gotta love my Sissa and her BF!!!)

Clean_Cookie
24-12-2011, 01:59 PM
Is the fsze just what spin20's come with?

phildough
24-12-2011, 02:55 PM
Is the fsze just what spin20's come with?

The BJ Familia had the following engine options:

B3-ME 85 HP 1.3L
ZL-VE 130 HP 1.5L
ZL-DE 110 HP 1.5L
FS-ZE 163-168 OR 173 HP 2.0L
RF DIESEL 70HP 2.0

And yes the sport20 only came with a FS-ZE, but the ZE was also used in the 626 wagon(capella)

phildough
29-12-2011, 10:06 AM
So far we have 4 engines confirmed, and Rhys and Kris are thinking about it.

chewyryce
29-12-2011, 09:02 PM
im keen.. except what i want i dont think will be on the same boat as the rest of the members.. i want an sr20 engine package that is mildly modified landed for under $3500 by january 31.... :P

marcs_sp20
09-01-2012, 11:06 PM
So whats the tally up to now??

SP-20-DB
10-01-2012, 12:45 AM
So tempting as im considering building an engine this year. is there much work in fitting these in the sp20?

phildough
10-01-2012, 10:13 AM
Very little as it is pretty much a straight swap.
Your existing ECU should have no issues running it.

marcs_sp20
10-01-2012, 12:10 PM
Oh I forgot to ask you on Saturday Phil, are we paying for the motors separate from the shipping, and then customs?

Just trying to sort out finances (eg pay off personal loan, living expenses & speeding fine :o)

phildough
10-01-2012, 12:16 PM
The way its planned you will pay for motor and shipping up front then pay customs, aqis etc when they arrive here a month later.
I figured it to be a little more affordable that way.
Jared and I have been speaking of travelling to NZ to hand pick motors as I have to go to NZ at the end of March.

marcs_sp20
10-01-2012, 12:34 PM
OK sweet, that gives me more then enough time to cough up cash and get the other things needed for when I wanna swap out (radiator, hoses etc etc)

Now to work out how much Jared wants to charge to swap over the motors & when?? :confused:

Clean_Cookie
10-01-2012, 02:26 PM
I'm happy to help install these too. Idk if I'll have money but if its March then I probably would.

chewyryce
10-01-2012, 02:50 PM
yeah same. although i might not be buying an engine i'd be glad to help out since my car is finished :D. i have a bit more time to spend with other people :P

maztech
10-01-2012, 05:28 PM
OK sweet, that gives me more then enough time to cough up cash and get the other things needed for when I wanna swap out (radiator, hoses etc etc)

Now to work out how much Jared wants to charge to swap over the motors & when?? :confused:

Will PM you about cost but will be under $1000 :) just depends on what you need done and what you want to change, as for fitting after we get the motors get the car over to the parents in laws Shed and do it there also have access to a mates shed at Karana Downs. What PCM are you going to run, ZE or standard ?
I would prefer to keep it to min peolpe working on car ,will get you to do some of it Marc and help out.

marcs_sp20
10-01-2012, 05:36 PM
It'll be pretty much remove old engine & box, put new engine in with 2 new G/box & rear AWR mounts & new hoses, low temp thermostat & radiator. Im gonna run just the normal FS-DE ECU, and yeah im up for helping (although I imagined I was going to regardless ;))

maztech
10-01-2012, 06:07 PM
Cool Marc would rather you there to help anyway need 2 people to make sure motor doesnt hit anything on the way out , and I need someone to give me a JD

Clean_Cookie
10-01-2012, 06:08 PM
HAHA good one jared, only when the job is done :p

Rhys
10-01-2012, 06:21 PM
Ok so when will we be ordering/paying for these? If it's gonna be towards the end of feb or after I should have the cash for it.

Ice88
10-01-2012, 08:44 PM
From what phil was saying few posts back prolly march now. Its basically about 1600 for engine and 1k for install at worst really.

maztech
10-01-2012, 10:13 PM
Iam currently looking at setting up a van or a ute as a mobile workshop ,to carry out more work on site. I would like to go over to NZ to chose all motors but I have to get passport organized ( what a rip off ) and flights and time off work plus get a pass out from the kids and wife.

chewyryce
10-01-2012, 10:18 PM
i think we should do some sort of event for a 2 day turn around for one car. easily done when there are 10 people :). that is if everything is ready to be put in.

also i've thought about it and i might be thinking of buying an engine package with you guys... i'll just have to think about it some more first.. not sure when my deadline is for this car

phildough
10-01-2012, 10:21 PM
Im planning on heading to NZ for my mums 70th birthday so I can arrange everything whilst I am there.
I will be heading over for the end March first week of April if all goes well.
Hopefully that gives everyone some time to sort their snot out.
Join in the fun guys, It's FS-ZE time!!

maztech
10-01-2012, 10:30 PM
Gee going to be nice and cosy with 10 people working on one car.
Personally I would prefer to work by myself as ,to many hands on a car you get in the road of each other .
I was looking at in and out in one full day, can do em quick but I don't want to be tripping over people in the road ( and no distractions of people talking , hey Phil I just get in and do the job ) . I have got enough equipment in the shed I use to do all the motor swaps on the ground . Doing a swap on the ground is a lot quicker than on the hoist on a BJ.
Bit like Phil saying he would come to the wreakers on the weekend and help me get the box out but that was done in under a hour before he even got out of bed.

chewyryce
10-01-2012, 10:37 PM
i didnt mean it litterally. 3-4 would be maximum needed i suppose. to each their own. i also prefer to work by myself or with an extra hand..

Clean_Cookie
11-01-2012, 10:01 AM
Two people is great, one holding tools and helping occasionally with lifting.

Rhys
11-01-2012, 06:23 PM
Ok end of march is even better! I'm in (provided nothing horrible goes wrong in the next couple of months)

marcs_sp20
16-01-2012, 09:36 PM
Got one last question bugging me, if the engines are being purchased in late March, when shall they be hitting aussie shores?

phildough
16-01-2012, 09:40 PM
Approx 3-4 weeks later. Unless they get caught in a earthquake like mine.

marcs_sp20
16-01-2012, 09:47 PM
Ok sweet, wasnt sure if the motor coming in was going to interupt my fortnight off in May :p

Chucky
30-01-2012, 09:04 PM
Any chance of slipping a straight neck klze in for victorian buyer?
Import monster wants 1600 for a curved, and no vic importers are returning calls. :(

phildough
30-01-2012, 11:26 PM
I will send an email in the morning seeing if its possible to get them and how much.

Ice88
10-02-2012, 08:45 AM
Will this still be going ahead?

phildough
10-02-2012, 09:30 AM
As far as I know yes.
I most likely will be selecting the engines when I am in NZ next month hopefully.

Rhys
10-02-2012, 01:28 PM
We should have a get together with everyone who is interested in getting one so that we can talk about what's going to need to be done and also the costs that will be involved as I'm still a little unsure of what else i'll need to pay for apart from the engine, freight and installation. Obviously we'll need new oils, I'll probably need new leads, blah blah blah...

Ice88
10-02-2012, 05:54 PM
Plugs. Most other stuff is engine dependent afaik :)

phildough
10-02-2012, 06:33 PM
Plan on replacing the drive belts and cam belts.
I would consider the water pump depending on mileage of used engine.
If you plan on re using your 1.8 gear box you will be able to re use you clutch and existing engine mounts.
Also the 1.8 ECU will run the engine if you just want to change the engine first and do the wiring later on.
But yes it would be a great idea to catch up and talk crap about these engine swaps soon so everyone is up to date with whats happening.

Ice88
10-02-2012, 06:40 PM
*if* i get one ill prolly replace flywheel with a light weight version, belts, coil packs, leads.

Might do some otherstuff to the engine depending on how much money i get after tax :)

chewyryce
14-02-2012, 11:25 PM
alright im back in the game. i have 2 engine packages i want to get :)

Rhys
01-03-2012, 09:14 AM
Is everyone who is interested in this free on Sunday to get together and have a little chat over some fush and chups/a hot beverage or the likes?

Clean_Cookie
01-03-2012, 11:00 AM
We were thinking a get-together in a few weeks for a bbq with a Santa sack from dan

phildough
01-03-2012, 11:01 AM
Just so people know im leaving for NZ in about 3 weeks so start deciding what people want!!

chewyryce
01-03-2012, 01:42 PM
sounds like a master plan. you gotta admit. this is probably the biggest group buy *physically* in AGT history.. as far as i can recall . Rupe's containers are not counted :P

Rhys
01-03-2012, 03:12 PM
We were thinking a get-together in a few weeks for a bbq with a Santa sack from dan

Woo! sounds good to me!

Just so people know im leaving for NZ in about 3 weeks so start deciding what people want!!

Dyu think it'd be possible to get the ECU and the extractors (if there's any benefit vs the fp ones) as well?

sounds like a master plan. you gotta admit. this is probably the biggest group buy *physically* in AGT history.. as far as i can recall . Rupe's containers are not counted :P

And this is just one of the reasons why QLD is the best state!

phildough
01-03-2012, 05:07 PM
Dyu think it'd be possible to get the ECU and the extractors (if there's any benefit vs the fp ones) as well?







I got the loom, extractors and ECU with my engine so why can't you!!

Rhys
01-03-2012, 05:22 PM
excellent *does the mr burns hand thing*

Clean_Cookie
01-03-2012, 06:29 PM
*then realises there's a negative sign in the bank*
*face palm*

Rhys
01-03-2012, 07:49 PM
I hate it when that happens!

marcs_sp20
01-03-2012, 07:56 PM
Cant do this weekend, but can possibly slip out for a few hours next sunday.

So is it only 4 engines now? Really shoudl start saving, bloody bluebird :p

Ice88
01-03-2012, 08:06 PM
AFAIK the extractors only came on the MSF.

marcs_sp20
05-03-2012, 10:17 PM
Where & when are we doing this meetup???

Clean_Cookie
06-03-2012, 06:12 AM
24th at my place will be a take your jdm stuff away at my place, we could discuss this while we're at it. If you want sooner someone else can put up their hand!

phildough
06-03-2012, 07:57 AM
I will most likely be in NZ on the 24th, im looking at heading over on the 21st ATM,
So we will have to make this sooner!

Mad Mat
06-03-2012, 08:06 AM
can u bring me back a gtx/gtr ecu and harness ;)

Clean_Cookie
06-03-2012, 08:30 AM
He might, for my engine!

Mad Mat
06-03-2012, 09:37 AM
He might, for my engine!

dont u need the harness too???

phildough
06-03-2012, 09:43 AM
I will call them this afternoon and see if its possible to still get GTX parts in NZ, I know most of them died about 10 years ago!

Mad Mat
06-03-2012, 09:54 AM
I will call them this afternoon and see if its possible to still get GTX parts in NZ, I know most of them died about 10 years ago!

no worries :) u have my number phill ;)

maztech
06-03-2012, 06:32 PM
Sad to say guys I am out , astina being sold this week .
I have the ute on the road now and circumstances have changed .

Rhys
07-03-2012, 09:16 AM
=(

Are you still gonna be the man to put the engines in??

marcs_sp20
07-03-2012, 09:52 AM
Im starting to think im not going to have enough $$$ for this now, some unexpected bills just come in this morning :(

Rhys
07-03-2012, 09:08 PM
Gah! Well if you're both bailing then I guess I'm going to as well.. Marc, if you're keen maybe we can get them later on in the year?

chewyryce
07-03-2012, 09:13 PM
wahhhh where's the QLD spirit :(. im still buying one

Rhys
07-03-2012, 09:22 PM
Oh are you??

Well in that case, I may as well! just wanted to save on the shipping cause it's gonna cost the same to ship two or three as it is for one.

marcs_sp20
07-03-2012, 09:24 PM
Im still in... just!

Rhys
07-03-2012, 09:32 PM
Suhweet!

If you need a little bit of assistance, let me know Marc =) I should have a bit left over.

Clean_Cookie
07-03-2012, 09:47 PM
I'm keen of something pops up but I need a halfcut.

Ice88
09-03-2012, 03:40 PM
So with Jarrod no longer having a mazda and his circumstances changing. Will this still be going ahead?

marcs_sp20
09-03-2012, 04:53 PM
Jared still has a mazda, just not a 323 ;) I cant see why not, I mean its myself, Rhys & chewey??

phildough
09-03-2012, 04:59 PM
He still has a Mazda and still works for them.
He is just not getting a FS-ZE as he is selling his BA Astina and has purchased a Mazda Bravo B2500 Turbo Diesel as it is a more suitable car for his needs.
He is also willing to help everyone with their engine swaps.

Clean_Cookie
09-03-2012, 05:43 PM
hey phil. feel like buying a GTR and stripping it for me. loads on trademe. some even complete and running and will strip off the parts. btw where will you need these location wise? Ill tell you on wednesday if its financially viable.

phildough
14-03-2012, 07:08 PM
Ok all boys and girls, I have decided to be nice and open this up to all cars from all states. (Not just Mazdas as Im now getting Nissan parts as well.)
If anyone else needs/wants an engine/parts for their car you have about 10 days to decide!
The engines are going to be shipped here end april/early may.
I can arrange shipping from here to anywhere in Australia.
If you are interested send me a PM and I will give you prices.
I can also arrange for the engine to be directly shipped to you as well which should work out cheaper as your not paying two lots of shipping.
For those interested we have the FS-ZE swap all figured out now.

Ice88
14-03-2012, 07:16 PM
sad face :(

chewyryce
14-03-2012, 07:17 PM
you are now getting nissan parts as well? gee i wonder who made you do that... :P

marcs_sp20
14-03-2012, 08:02 PM
sad face :(

Sad face cause you cant get an engine or its being opened up to others now?

The more the merrier I say, cause it'll mean it'll be cheaper!

*shrugs*

Clean_Cookie
14-03-2012, 08:40 PM
The first one marc. Also how's the import duties etc work out Phil with a few engines and I assume a professional wrecker will have to get them packed for you?

Rhys
14-03-2012, 09:08 PM
Duties and taxes will be sorted out by my brokers ;) I think it's like 11% duties or something.. I forget these things.
having multiple engines coming into BNE will cost basically the same as just getting one hence why I wasn't going to bother if others weren't gonna get one.

phildough
14-03-2012, 09:08 PM
They all have to be steam cleaned before they are packed as well.
Import duties is the only part I haven't been able to figure out.
As each person will be purchasing below the AUD $1000 GST limit they should be exempt from the import duties.
How ever as they are coming in one package there may be a 10% import duty on the total.
How ever if they are bought in as one and each person does their own paper work for customs etc we 'maybe' able to get around the import duty.
Im going to make some calls in the morning, and if anyone who works in importing knows more than I do please feel free to offer advice.

Rhys
14-03-2012, 09:23 PM
We'll talk about it tomorrow night ;) I think it'll be easier & cheaper to do it as one shipment as opposed to several but I'll talk to my customs brokers tomorrow and see what they think will be the best option.

Clean_Cookie
15-03-2012, 01:50 PM
Tomorrow night?

marcs_sp20
15-03-2012, 01:53 PM
Rhys means tonight, well thats what I got from phils call last night :p

phildough
15-03-2012, 01:57 PM
Im going to catch up Rhys for a little while tonight to discuss this further as he will now be helping out with the shipping side of things.

Clean_Cookie
15-03-2012, 01:58 PM
Oh ok! Well I guess I'm just out of your special group then haha. If Phil finds me a gtr while he's there I'll steal that but unless that happens doubtful I'll jump on this offer :(

phildough
15-03-2012, 02:48 PM
Your more than welcome to come Ryan, its just Rhys needs to know whats going on as he is the only one not up to date with whats going on.
TBH aim for a GTX, they are still plentiful in NZ and much cheaper.
I dont feel like scrapping a rare GTR. :(

phildough
15-03-2012, 11:07 PM
OK I met up with Rhys tonight and we had a good chat about importing these engines, it looks like I have found a bit more work for Rhys but with his help it looks like the whole process of importing the engine has just been made simpler for those involved.
So it really looks like I wont be the only FS-ZE powered Astina in QLD for too long. (As far as I know my car is the only FS-ZE powered FWD Astina in Australia (Definatley the only one with a MSF engine :p ))

Ice88
16-03-2012, 02:22 PM
That I no longer have a mazda Marc :(

phildough
16-03-2012, 02:55 PM
That I no longer have a mazda Marc :(

Nothing stopping you buying a SP20 and still doing the ZE swap.

Ice88
16-03-2012, 03:37 PM
How much are they looking to be given recent developments? 2.6k or so?

phildough
16-03-2012, 03:48 PM
Installed yes, but ATM they are looking at $1400-1900 landed.

TheMAN
19-03-2012, 09:12 AM
just install it yourself if you got the tools and time

Clean_Cookie
19-03-2012, 10:06 AM
just install it yourself if you got the tools and time
This shouldnt be too hard, at least not when someone up here does a decent write-up with photos explaining what to do. then its just a matter of removing those horrid CV joints, the bane of my existance!

chewyryce
19-03-2012, 05:56 PM
LOL i remember when you snapped that T bar :P. ive got an engine crane and a scissor trolly lift if anyone needs an extra hand. im ony free on sundays.. i work every other day :(

phildough
19-03-2012, 09:01 PM
Well my car is in my driveway if anyone feels like helping me swapping my gearbox there, otherwise its on a rental trailer for $85-120 to Marburg to be fixed there.
Any way back on topic.. I should be in NZ next week everyone so we shall have to sort it all out this weekend.!!!!

Clean_Cookie
19-03-2012, 09:04 PM
Bring it round on Saturday Phil ;)

Rhys
19-03-2012, 09:22 PM
do we need to hand over some $$?

marcs_sp20
20-03-2012, 10:01 AM
X2 can you send some payment details our way phil?

Rhys
21-03-2012, 11:49 AM
Ok Chewy/Marc,

I was talking to Phiilp yesterday about the packing of these motors.. We're going to need to put them in crates that have been heat treated/fumigated.. This will probably cost a fair bit... Unless we can find some massive steel box over there as per Phils suggestion I think it's going to be a little over $100 to crate each motor with it's bits and pieces.

Also, I've been thinking about the clearance in AU, it will be much easier if all of the invoices are under one persons name- that way it can all be cleared as one shipment so if we just deposit the money into Phils account, he can pay for the motors over there and get the invoices in his name so that there isn't any issues with clearance.

We also need to figure out where these are going to be deilvered.

TheMAN
21-03-2012, 12:11 PM
yeah it definitely sounds easier if it is all aggregated into one shipment under one person's name

marcs_sp20
21-03-2012, 12:20 PM
The hard part would be finding a steel box to put 4 motors in I would assume, but how mcuh more will it cost for the fumigated crates?

Still going to the same 6-8week wait?

TheMAN
21-03-2012, 12:22 PM
go steal one from the airport :p
no, you didn't hear this from me!

Rhys
21-03-2012, 12:29 PM
The hard part would be finding a steel box to put 4 motors in I would assume, but how mcuh more will it cost for the fumigated crates?

Still going to the same 6-8week wait?

Yeah I have no idea on where we would get one. I've asked my friends in my CHC office whether they know any packing places. Just waiting for them to respond.

The transit between CHC and BNE is roughly 6 days plus about 5 on either side for packing/unpacking. Once we get all this sorted out it will probably be around about the 5-6 week mark I'd say.

go steal one from the airport :p
no, you didn't hear this from me!

hahaha there's abou 50 of those boxes in our warehouse atm.. unfortunately they wouldn't be strong enough. Not to mention the airlines wouldn't be to happy about that...

chewyryce
21-03-2012, 12:51 PM
im fine with shipping costs and what not. i just need to get the funds in time. i dont even know how much my engine package is going to cost :S.

marcs_sp20
21-03-2012, 12:59 PM
im fine with shipping costs and what not. i just need to get the funds in time. i dont even know how much my engine package is going to cost :S.

x2, phil please send me some account details!!!

Clean_Cookie
21-03-2012, 02:26 PM
A box to hold 600kg isn't gonna be cheap!

TheMAN
21-03-2012, 02:27 PM
probably cheaper/easier to just steam clean those bloody engines and put them in wooden crates instead!

phildough
21-03-2012, 02:43 PM
My engine was sent steam cleaned in a MAF approved engine crate.
From memory the crate cost me $150.
Chewy, I should hear back on your engine tomorrow if I am lucky.

Ice88
22-03-2012, 08:35 PM
When do you need to know by Phil?

marcs_sp20
22-03-2012, 08:39 PM
A couple days before Easter is last I heard (well yesterday), I didnt wanna take the risk and transferred a majority of the $$$ this morning ;)

This mean you are still in Kris?

chewyryce
22-03-2012, 08:41 PM
cool. will be waiting for a response :D.

Ice88
22-03-2012, 08:50 PM
A couple days before Easter is last I heard (well yesterday), I didnt wanna take the risk and transferred a majority of the $$$ this morning ;)

This mean you are still in Kris?

Waiting on Insurance money before sending. Be a while before I can get it all in the car.

Have a few other pieces that need to be swapped in at same time :)

phildough
26-03-2012, 11:30 PM
Well im leaving for NZ in the morning and will be buying the engines later this week so I shall be taking lots of pics.
I dont what kind of internet I will have so I dont know how many pics I can upload.
I will have my phone and will check AGT so if anyone wants anything or the find something on www.trademe.co.nz that they want we can ship it at the same time as the engines.
So get shopping everyone. Should have thought of this months ago LOL,
PM, SMS or email me your requests.

TheMAN
27-03-2012, 05:56 AM
get compression tests done if you can
the specs are on my site

phildough
30-03-2012, 07:25 AM
So its been fun so far chasing everyones parts.
Today im off to collect the pallets to ship the engines and parts over.

They have loads of cool parts for sale if anyones keen.

Badges I have collected so far. Some are for sale.
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMG_4125.jpg


MSF rear bar with stiffner
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMG_3890.jpg

Mazda MX 5 NA bonnet
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMG_3884.jpg

Protege tail lights
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMAG0149.jpg

Astina tail lights
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMAG0152.jpg

Mazda Badges
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMAG0154.jpg

Genuine GTR bonnet vents
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMAG0156.jpg

Mazdaspeed Familia springs and shocks
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMAG0155.jpg

smurfy
30-03-2012, 10:15 AM
Ohh keen on some badges!

swift jimmy
30-03-2012, 11:33 AM
keen on a 'sport 20 famillaa' badge :)

TheMAN
30-03-2012, 01:14 PM
that MSF rear bar is worth it! better crash protection and better handling FTW!

Rhys
30-03-2012, 02:27 PM
ok guys, ETA for the vesel which our superpallet is going to be on is 21/4. We should be able to get it delivered around 25/4 if AQIS doesn't want to look at it (hopefully not, saves us money)

I figured it'd be cheaper for me to organise delivery through one of my transport buddies than take the day off and arrange to pick it up from the depot as it's only going to cost $75 to deliver it at most (depending on where we are dropping it off)

Big question- WHERE ARE THESE ENGINES BEING DELIVERED?

michael0008
30-03-2012, 04:01 PM
what part of nz you in? if your near Palmerston north you should pop around :) also i know the wreckers around here quite a bit too

TheMAN
30-03-2012, 04:03 PM
he's in Christchurch

phildough
30-03-2012, 05:54 PM
So I started loading the pallet to ship to Australia today.
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMG_4150.jpg

I also found the mounts for my front sway bar.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMG_4158.jpg

and I got the closest that I think anyone of us will ever get to a Mazdaspeed Familia and I got to touch what was left of it :(
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/phildough_photos/NZ%20car%20pics/IMG_4128.jpg

Rhys
30-03-2012, 06:53 PM
hahah that'sa big asseed pallet! you are a champion phil.

i hope you got brackets for my new swaybar too =)

Clean_Cookie
30-03-2012, 07:35 PM
Hey Phil, any p1 ba 4 cyl, need a gearbox mount...

TheMAN
30-03-2012, 08:42 PM
what year BA and engine? have to be specific since BAs are weird ;)

Clean_Cookie
30-03-2012, 09:04 PM
I4 plated 94, entered in 95, currently a v6 though.

TheMAN
30-03-2012, 09:07 PM
so it had a BP and G series box?

Clean_Cookie
30-03-2012, 09:09 PM
It will get one. I've got a g series in the shed, which when I removed it forgot to get the different mount. Will be bolted onto a gtx motor in a v6 chassis...confused?

phildough
31-03-2012, 12:48 AM
It will get one. I've got a g series in the shed, which when I removed it forgot to get the different mount. Will be bolted onto a gtx motor in a v6 chassis...confused?

Yes very!!!!!
If someone can give me a part number or exactly what im looking for I will grab it tomorrow morning.
If its cheap I will cover it for you.

Just so everyone knows Im home next week so need to know at monday(sunday perferably so I can get it done) at the latest.
They are massive and will have almost any part in stock.
They have little of no after market parts available but have ever mechanical part you need/want.

TheMAN
31-03-2012, 02:04 AM
the front crossmember has a different part number from the 1.8... I don't know specifically what's different, so hopefully someone here can answer that

what I do know is, for people who have MX-3s, swapping from the B6 to the K series V6 or vice versa required changing the front crossmember... if the crossmember must be changed, it can come from any CBA or BHA with the 1.8l engine.... 1.5l ones work but not desirable because it doesn't have a ladder brace

anyway... the part # for that gearbox top mount is BC1E-39-100D

Mad Mat
31-03-2012, 02:31 AM
Yes very!!!!!
If someone can give me a part number or exactly what im looking for I will grab it tomorrow morning.
If its cheap I will cover it for you.

Just so everyone knows Im home next week so need to know at monday(sunday perferably so I can get it done) at the latest.
They are massive and will have almost any part in stock.
They have little of no after market parts available but have ever mechanical part you need/want.

g series box for a 1994 P1 ba with drive shafts mate :) please can u find me one... p.s. this is from london

Clean_Cookie
31-03-2012, 05:41 AM
Phil, waiting on a response from someone in nz about ecu, loom, ecu, afm and injectors, what's postage like over there? Would it reach you in time?

phildough
31-03-2012, 07:04 AM
Phil, waiting on a response from someone in nz about ecu, loom, ecu, afm and injectors, what's postage like over there? Would it reach you in time?

If it was couriered to me yes, if its within 50km of Christchurch I can collect it and bring it back.

phildough
31-03-2012, 07:07 AM
g series box for a 1994 P1 ba with drive shafts mate :) please can u find me one... p.s. this is from london

Unless they dont exist in Aussie I am going to suggest that this is a bad idea as shipping will make it really expensive.
I will ask for you Mat!

phildough
31-03-2012, 07:37 AM
Off to the wreckers for hopefully the last time unless someone goes crazy and buys something else.

R5tuning
31-03-2012, 08:06 PM
I'm sorry but I just see your bonnet vents GTr

Where did you found that ? I hope to be abble to buy the same.

thanks for your help

Sorry again, I'm french so many mistakes

Ben
31-03-2012, 10:08 PM
Probably a part you wont find, but it's okay if you dont. But if you could keep a eye out for a cheap subaru lip that would be great phil.. dont panic if you dont find one.

Like this one. But obviously a cheaper one...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/06-07-SUBARU-WRX-FRONT-BUMPER-CS-LIP-POLY-URETHANE-SPOILER-/130663468554?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6c264e0a#ht_5554wt_1187

phildough
01-04-2012, 07:43 AM
I'm sorry but I just see your bonnet vents GTr

Where did you found that ? I hope to be abble to buy the same.

thanks for your help

Sorry again, I'm french so many mistakes

They are genuine GTR bonnet vents and they are $400 NZ dollars.
I can still get them and arrange for them to be posted.
The vents are very expensive but also rare. I am here for another 2 days so I can still arrange it for you.

phildough
01-04-2012, 07:57 AM
Probably a part you wont find, but it's okay if you dont. But if you could keep a eye out for a cheap subaru lip that would be great phil.. dont panic if you dont find one.

Like this one. But obviously a cheaper one...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/06-07-SUBARU-WRX-FRONT-BUMPER-CS-LIP-POLY-URETHANE-SPOILER-/130663468554?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6c264e0a#ht_5554wt_1187

Sorry its now too late to add any large items to the pallet.
If I had of known earlier I would have had a look for you.
I will try calling a few wreckers on monday but I don't if that sort of thing is available here.
Subarus are VERY common here. After driving round in one for a week I can see why!
You become addicted to the exhaust note. And the rush off the boost.

Ben
01-04-2012, 02:18 PM
It's all good phil if it can't fit in. I only thought of it last night while looking at a subaru at a mcdonalds thinking i could just steal its lip :p

marcs_sp20
09-04-2012, 11:02 AM
ok guys, ETA for the vesel which our superpallet is going to be on is 21/4. We should be able to get it delivered around 25/4 if AQIS doesn't want to look at it (hopefully not, saves us money)

I figured it'd be cheaper for me to organise delivery through one of my transport buddies than take the day off and arrange to pick it up from the depot as it's only going to cost $75 to deliver it at most (depending on where we are dropping it off)

Big question- WHERE ARE THESE ENGINES BEING DELIVERED?

If I had the room I wouldl have them sent to mine, but alas no room :(

chewyryce
09-04-2012, 11:15 AM
dump it at ryans house like everything else :P

Rhys
09-04-2012, 12:30 PM
haha i have room at mine but the that leaves loading/unloading and also the fact that i'm in thorneside and we'll need to bring em over to Jareds eventually to get them put in!

phildough
09-04-2012, 12:38 PM
I have spoken to Jared and he is able to collect all the engines in the back of his ute and on a trailer if we can't figure something out.
We will have an engine crane if we are not strong enough to lift the engines off the back of the trailer when we get to his place.

TheMAN
09-04-2012, 12:50 PM
the engines are pretty heavy
me and my mate had a hard time getting a complete FS-DE without the intake manifold onto the back of a Dodge pickup

Clean_Cookie
09-04-2012, 02:41 PM
haha my parents would kill you chewy haha. anyway I have a crane here which isn't needed for a few weeks until I find a suitable engine to go into mine.

maztech
09-04-2012, 03:35 PM
Could get the pallet sent to my work , then I could split em up and deliver them - borrow Ryan's crane and my ute and father in laws trailer.
Marc yours will be the first to be done so your engine can go to the shed if you want.
Guys I don't mind using the ute for this I ask just you to pay for the diesel.

Rhys
09-04-2012, 03:55 PM
If you/your boss is happy for it to be delivered to your work that'd be awesome. I can give you $$ for the petrol and hassle.

If not, I can get it delivered to mine and we can pick the engines up from here when we're putting them in.

Clean_Cookie
09-04-2012, 04:12 PM
fyi Im currently looking @ storage places for my project + tools to work on, If I can find something suitable with space to store securely I'd be happy to let them sit there. If anyone knows of a garage or secure storage for $50/week close to my place, or on the way to the gold coast let me know :)

maztech
09-04-2012, 04:41 PM
I would be happy to do it , will split em up on the Saturday the week when they arrive so they are only in shop for a few days. All you guys that own the motors organize between yourselfs what you want to do as you all will be helping on the day , starting at my work to split em up and following your own motors to unload them. I now have good ratchet straps to tie em in the ute and trailer, prob put em all in trailer with crane in ute tray. Let me know what you guys want to do .

marcs_sp20
09-04-2012, 07:05 PM
Marc yours will be the first to be done so your engine can go to the shed if you want.


Still havent worked out when that'll be first :confused:

I would be happy to do it , will split em up on the Saturday the week when they arrive so they are only in shop for a few days. All you guys that own the motors organize between yourselfs what you want to do as you all will be helping on the day , starting at my work to split em up and following your own motors to unload them. I now have good ratchet straps to tie em in the ute and trailer, prob put em all in trailer with crane in ute tray. Let me know what you guys want to do .

Do we know if AQIS will want to look at the pallet? And if so will that muck around with the proposed delivery date of the 25th??

Rhys
09-04-2012, 07:24 PM
25th is ANZAC day so it's not gonna be then, that was more of a guesstimate. There's no way of telling whether AQIS will want to check it out until it's been customs cleared. I'll keep you all updated with what's happening with it.

Jared, if we get them delivered to your work and pick them up on the weekend (or potentially ANZAC day) That'd be awesome. I'm happy to help as much as I can.

maztech
09-04-2012, 07:29 PM
Will have to be a saturday guys ,let me know a couple of days before they arrive please.

Rhys
09-04-2012, 07:41 PM
No problemo. Thanks Jared.

chewyryce
09-04-2012, 07:46 PM
my item is easily enough to be picked up but i wouldnt be able to help out with the other engines to be loaded/unloaded. i work on saturdays -_-"

maztech
09-04-2012, 08:04 PM
Cool chewy , let us know what ya want to do with your stuff , might work out to drop yours on the way to somewhere else . Looks like it might be all day mission.

Marc was saying yours will be the first to go in whenever that works out to be. I have a corner work area set up in the shed ( Phil's car in the spot now ) so yours will be next to take up position , was thinkin off road on a Friday night back on road sat arvo Sunday morning - should only take about 6ish hours to do job. The shed is about 5 min from mine near the minden cross roads.

chewyryce
09-04-2012, 08:11 PM
my stuff is just a diff and hubs. i can pick it up whenever it comes in. i start work at 10am so i can pick it up on the way to work. or if its a friday i can pick it up on the way home since i finish around 4pm those days

Ice88
09-04-2012, 09:11 PM
I actually dont have a car atm so Ill go last. Im more then happy to help with carrying/moving stuff but would need a lift round and back?

marcs_sp20
10-04-2012, 11:56 AM
Marc was saying yours will be the first to go in whenever that works out to be. I have a corner work area set up in the shed ( Phil's car in the spot now ) so yours will be next to take up position , was thinkin off road on a Friday night back on road sat arvo Sunday morning - should only take about 6ish hours to do job. The shed is about 5 min from mine near the minden cross roads.

Better start saving for parts I need then! :D

DavoAust
10-04-2012, 08:20 PM
2 people should be able to lift an engine. Mat and I moved the BP around and on/off the stand and the FS's arent much heavier?

Let me know a day/time and I should be able to lend a hand. I also have an engine stand I no longer need. $90 and someone can have it :)

Clean_Cookie
10-04-2012, 08:33 PM
possibly interested davo If i can score myself a shed. found a three car one in brownstains for $80/week.

DavoAust
10-04-2012, 10:19 PM
possibly interested davo If i can score myself a shed. found a three car one in brownstains for $80/week.

Hope its one of those secure lockup places.

Normally a shed in brownstains comes with a few teenagers to 'look after' your stuff.

Clean_Cookie
11-04-2012, 04:35 AM
It's just a shed Dave, someone's just trying to pay the mortgage. But yeah, gotta be careful!

Ice88
11-04-2012, 06:50 AM
What about the Kennards (I think its kennards) on milton road? Then again not sure how expensive it is either.

EDIT: 340 a month for a 3.0 x 4.3 at kennards milton, which is 85 a week.

Clean_Cookie
11-04-2012, 09:18 AM
I'd need about 50m2.

maztech
11-04-2012, 11:06 AM
I don't think you can work on stuff inside kenards sheds aren't they just for storage only

marcs_sp20
11-04-2012, 11:26 AM
Jared is correct, its for storage only :(

Clean_Cookie
11-04-2012, 03:40 PM
I got a response from a guy in regents park. he wants 170/week. I said 100 and its a deal HAHA. (he does supply a fridge, microwave, amenities, BBQ etc) so if you wanted to actually live there as hes pitching it, itd be alright...except its illegal, a cold ass shed and its ages away from the city...

marcs_sp20
17-04-2012, 07:27 PM
So any more news about when its being shipped and actual shipping costs (I believe we were waiting on the actual weight of the crate?)??

Rhys
17-04-2012, 08:55 PM
should hopefully get confirmation that it was loaded tomorrow. I'll need to wait til nz bill me til i can get an estimate on the freight cost.. customs/aqis we'll have to wait and see.. I imagine we'll be paying about $500 for the duty on everything though. I'll try and get an estimate tomorrow but I'm gonna say it'll be between $1000-1500 including duties, aqis charges and delivery.

Ice88
17-04-2012, 09:43 PM
Phil happen to know how many km is on the clock for my engine?

phildough
17-04-2012, 10:51 PM
Yours is unknown sorry, but is much cleaner on the inside than all motors they had with known mileage which we considered more important.
Its actually cleaner than Marcs engine with known kms on it.

Rhys
18-04-2012, 07:07 AM
Ok fellas, I've just gotten an email from my friends in Christchurch- the vessel has been delayed. ETD is now 21/4 and ETA is 25/4. I'm going to say that we'll be moving these from Jared's work on 5/5 so save the date!
Just did a little guesstimate on how much it's going to cost for the freight and all that... It should be a little over $1000 for everything. Don't hurt me if it ends up being more though!

marcs_sp20
18-04-2012, 08:45 AM
So how much extra do we have to put in phil (seeing you have the surplus funds ;))

Ice88
18-04-2012, 08:56 AM
Yours is unknown sorry, but is much cleaner on the inside than all motors they had with known mileage which we considered more important.
Its actually cleaner than Marcs engine with known kms on it.

All good man :)

Was just wanting to know so I can plan ahead if timing belt + waterpump needed to be done as well :)

phildough
18-04-2012, 09:02 AM
All good man :)

Was just wanting to know so I can plan ahead if timing belt + waterpump needed to be done as well :)

Its so much easier to do it whilst its out of the car.
Its also a 10 year old belt so its worth considering it.
BTW all engines are the earlier 125KW model engines.

marcs_sp20
18-04-2012, 12:06 PM
Sigh, may as well do the timing belt & pump as well, so now looks like it'll be around $1500 in parts before placing it in the car (not including the engine/crate/shipping) :( At this rate no motor will be going in till July!

Clean_Cookie
18-04-2012, 03:20 PM
I win! :D

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii18/esavageforme/Astina/IMAG0761.jpg

Derb, I'll need to come over and have a squiz at your engine bay and see what I need to change/buy.

Rhys
18-04-2012, 04:07 PM
That box is filthy!

chewyryce
18-04-2012, 04:23 PM
that box has been around

Clean_Cookie
18-04-2012, 04:53 PM
that box has been around
the world!

maztech
18-04-2012, 05:59 PM
Sigh, may as well do the timing belt & pump as well, so now looks like it'll be around $1500 in parts before placing it in the car (not including the engine/crate/shipping) :( At this rate no motor will be going in till July!

Marc dont stress we will have a look at what's needed when you get ya motor, just buy basics ATM

Rhys
24-04-2012, 12:37 PM
OK guys, looks like this is on track.. I've got all the docs and given them to my customs broker.. ETA is 25/4, the container will need to be picked up and unpacked and all that jazz then depending on AQIS status, it should be available around Monday/Tuesday next week so we'll get it delivered to Jared's work (assuming he's still happy to do this) and then we'll have to organise to pick them up from there and everything so if everyone is free Sat 5/5 we'll probably be doing it then.

I'll keep you updated as I get more info.

marcs_sp20
24-04-2012, 01:43 PM
Im all good for the 5th, tash can get her hair done and ill come and give a hand ;)

Rhys
27-04-2012, 10:30 AM
so the customs entry has just been lodged, Duty, taxes and the compile fee came to $597.61- This means that it's going to be a little over $1000 for it all =D (Man i'm awesome huh?) It did get an AQIS direction though so they will be inspecting the cargo once it gets unpacked which could take an extra day or two.. I'll keep you posted.

TheMAN
27-04-2012, 10:58 AM
good work mate! that's not too bad for LCL freight

marcs_sp20
27-04-2012, 11:27 AM
so the customs entry has just been lodged, Duty, taxes and the compile fee came to $597.61- This means that it's going to be a little over $1000 for it all =D (Man i'm awesome huh?) It did get an AQIS direction though so they will be inspecting the cargo once it gets unpacked which could take an extra day or two.. I'll keep you posted.

Sweet news! :D

Just to clarify (and cause Im a little slow/sick today), is that a little over $1000 total for shipping or $597.61? Or combined?

Phil time to work out what I still have in balance to pay for crate/shipping ;)

phildough
27-04-2012, 11:55 AM
Sweet news! :D

Just to clarify (and cause Im a little slow/sick today), is that a little over $1000 total for shipping or $597.61? Or combined?

Phil time to work out what I still have in balance to pay for crate/shipping ;)

Most of your balance is sitting in a bottle of rum ATM.

marcs_sp20
27-04-2012, 12:01 PM
pm sent :confused:

Rhys
27-04-2012, 12:01 PM
Sweet news! :D

Just to clarify (and cause Im a little slow/sick today), is that a little over $1000 total for shipping or $597.61? Or combined?

Phil time to work out what I still have in balance to pay for crate/shipping ;)

Haha stop being sick Marc,

All together for everything it's going to be a bit over $1k.

Rhys
01-05-2012, 08:25 AM
Ok fellas, we passed AQIS with flying colours... After my cartage guy gave me a heart attack saying that it failed and we need a permit (would take about 2 months to get one- $$$$), goods will be delivered to Jared's tomorrow.

We'll need to organise to pick the engines up on the Saturday if everyone's happy to do that?

marcs_sp20
01-05-2012, 11:31 AM
Im taking the wife to get her hair done at 8, so I can be down at Indro/Toowong by 8.30.

Clean_Cookie
01-05-2012, 04:14 PM
I cannot help but if you need a crane there's one at regents park you can use!

phildough
01-05-2012, 06:08 PM
I stopped in and saw Jared this afternoon and he has kindly offered to take the pallet of engines out to his workshop after it gets delivered to his work to store the engines until they are fitted.
So that means no one has to collect their engines on Saturday now.

maztech
01-05-2012, 06:50 PM
Pallet will be leaving taringa after work tomorrow and traveling to my workshop , if the parties involved want to see / play / dream over there engines organize a meet at Marc's and travel out to the shed from there (Phil you can organize this) Iam working on saturday morning then going to the shed on Saturday arvo to fix the front diff on my ute ( 6 hour job what fun ) most likely be there on Sunday to finish it

marcs_sp20
01-05-2012, 06:56 PM
Im only available in the morning(so no point doing a meet from mine), so I can wait to see the engine, cause thats all it is :rolleyes:

Rhys
01-05-2012, 06:57 PM
Awesome, thanks guys =D

chewyryce
01-05-2012, 09:04 PM
ah. thank you Rhys, Phil, Jared :). where is your workshop btw?

maztech
02-05-2012, 08:36 PM
Engines have arrived and are now in the shed ready to be unpacked and fully inspected.
Chewy if you want I can put all your stuff in my ute and you can come and get it during the week.
I will be looking at the motors individually and reporting to you my recommendations before fitting to your cars ( please let me know if you don't want me to inspect your motor )

Rhys
02-05-2012, 08:43 PM
awesome, thanks Jared! Inspect away!

chewyryce
02-05-2012, 08:47 PM
sweet. tomorrow morning a good time? :D

maztech
02-05-2012, 08:59 PM
Gezz man can ya wait till after the weekend

chewyryce
02-05-2012, 08:59 PM
LOL. just over excited. but yeah whenver you're ready

maztech
02-05-2012, 09:08 PM
Doesn't take you much to get excited hey , just show you bare car bits hey !

Clean_Cookie
02-05-2012, 09:10 PM
Haha what happens when you have to work those grease nipples chewy..don't get too excited!

chewyryce
02-05-2012, 09:11 PM
lol you kids are dirty :P

maztech
07-05-2012, 02:37 PM
Chewy your parts are in the back of my ute.
Inspected all motors strongly recommend all motors to be fitted with replacement water pumps , thermostats , cambelts and tappet cover gaskets.
Guys can you please let me know on your eta of motor fitment as if your motor is going to be in the shed for a long time I will pack it out of the way.

jesiotrot
07-05-2012, 03:15 PM
Damn I missed thread, wouldnt mind a pallet load of FE3 engines and parts.

Ice88
07-05-2012, 03:23 PM
lol you kids are dirty :P
Not as dirty as youll get :P

Chewy your parts are in the back of my ute.
Inspected all motors strongly recommend all motors to be fitted with replacement water pumps , thermostats , cambelts and tappet cover gaskets.
Guys can you please let me know on your eta of motor fitment as if your motor is going to be in the shed for a long time I will pack it out of the way.

Mine will prolly be a while.

maztech
07-05-2012, 04:27 PM
What's a while ?
Marc you still planning around July?
Rhys what's your plans?

Marc PM me if ya want my number so we can chat or organize to catch up one weekend.

Rhys
07-05-2012, 04:35 PM
If you're confident we can get it done within a weekend, perhaps late this month/the beginning of June?
I'll PM you.

chewyryce
07-05-2012, 05:11 PM
sweet. i'll come get it tomorrow morning :D

marcs_sp20
07-05-2012, 06:04 PM
Inspected all motors strongly recommend all motors to be fitted with replacement water pumps , thermostats , cambelts and tappet cover gaskets.
Guys can you please let me know on your eta of motor fitment as if your motor is going to be in the shed for a long time I will pack it out of the way.

Already have the Thermostat & tappet cover Gasket, wouldnt have a clue where to get the cam belt & water pump, possibly ebay or GSL?

What's a while ?
Marc you still planning around July?
Rhys what's your plans?

Marc PM me if ya want my number so we can chat or organize to catch up one weekend.

Yeah mate still around July at this stage, purchasing the radiator next week so that should arrive just in time, then all I need to source is the clutch ;) Will PM you my number (could possibly come out weekend after Mothers day)

Clean_Cookie
07-05-2012, 06:08 PM
Didn't Phil have a clutch laying around for you marc ages ago!

phildough
07-05-2012, 06:21 PM
Didn't Phil have a clutch laying around for you marc ages ago!

Clutch got used in my car!
Im now running a G series gearbox and lightened G series flywheel.

Ice88
07-05-2012, 06:54 PM
What's a while ?
Marc you still planning around July?
Rhys what's your plans?

Marc PM me if ya want my number so we can chat or organize to catch up one weekend.

No idea sorry man.

When I get a car basically. Im hoping in the next 2 months or so :)

@Jarrod, Whole water pump or is the rebuild kit good enough. IIRC theres a kit that has the internals + gasket or something. Was 2 and a bit years ago now though so could be wrong...

Mad Mat
07-05-2012, 07:01 PM
Clutch got used in my car!
Im now running a G series gearbox and lightened G series flywheel.

What flywheel r u running??? Or is it just a stock one that u had shaved haha

Clean_Cookie
07-05-2012, 07:07 PM
Mazdaspeed. But basically what you said.

Ice88
07-05-2012, 07:43 PM
11lb from memory.

marcs_sp20
07-05-2012, 07:50 PM
Meh, im staying stock flywheel, just a h/duty clutch.

Ice88
08-05-2012, 04:22 PM
Thats cool marc.

Everyone wants something different from there ride, you've expressed before that this is a longevity issue as opposed to performance increase :)

marcs_sp20
08-05-2012, 05:04 PM
Yeah, cause I have the bluebird now to go "over the top" ;)

Ice88
08-05-2012, 05:07 PM
Thought the BB was to be your DD? Either way fair enough :)

marcs_sp20
08-05-2012, 05:11 PM
Nah SP20 is DD, Bluebird is weekend cruiser/abuser ;)

Dont you worry, I have left a couple blanks for this build ;)

TheMAN
08-05-2012, 05:12 PM
Thats cool marc.

Everyone wants something different from there ride, you've expressed before that this is a longevity issue as opposed to performance increase :)

the MSF flywheel/shaved stock flywheel has plenty longevity.... the car is much more fun to drive and easier to rev match on downshifts :)

the stock flywheel is too heavy and harder to rev match