Costs??

-dc- · 20-03-2006, 04:16 PM

hey guys, im just starting to plan a gtx conversion with my 95 BA hatch, i was just wanting to know how much u ended up paying for your gtx engine and for the whole conversion just to give me a rough idea of how much i should be budgeting for.

cheers!

BigMal · 20-03-2006, 04:41 PM

Thats a how long is a piece of string question.
What do you plan on doing for computer, intercooler, exhaust, intercooler piping etc.
Money can range from $3000 to $10000 depends on what bits you buy.

Nate · 20-03-2006, 04:56 PM

allow $5k to do the basic conversion (this is if you buy a half cut with no box)

bourbon · 20-03-2006, 06:08 PM

well dude...i can get you a price on a half cut shortly i think...i think were goin over to japan for work in a few weeks...not too sure when the next time would be...but only prob is were in brisbane...

QuicKSilveR · 20-03-2006, 08:30 PM

I would be buying a GTX Engine (not half cut) for $1200 and a Microtech ECU for $1000 and doing it that way.

BigMal · 20-03-2006, 09:09 PM

I agree with the microtech and motor only but try ichiban they sell motors for $1k

mike_d87 · 20-03-2006, 09:16 PM

so other than intercooler/exhaust etc the motor and ecu is all that is needed?

Cosmo Dude · 20-03-2006, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_d87

so other than intercooler/exhaust etc the motor and ecu is all that is needed?

Sorry to be a bitch but try the search function. You are not the first person to ask these questions. Why should the same people post the same answers just 'cos you are lazy????????????????

mike_d87 · 20-03-2006, 10:16 PM

sorry cosmo i have some sort of complex of posting in really old threads. but to keep the peace i posted in the sticky in forced induction

-dc- · 21-03-2006, 09:21 AM

do ichiban really sell just engines for 1k?? are they good condition coz thats sounds crazily cheap to me!

i was just looking for a basic gtx conversion with a frontmount and maybe a microtech computer, i was just looking for how much people paid for their engines so i basically know how much i am looking at spending

Shaggy · 21-03-2006, 11:44 AM

Dont forget the plumbing for the turbo, the std plumbing will fit in ur BA, also the std I.C will fit but its not front mounted and is very small

oh and the AFM

engine loom....

Do you have a G series gearbox or F series?

Ben

P.S my clip was £900, thats $2,192

Az0r · 22-03-2006, 05:14 PM

hey there DC

i'd be interested in doing the conversion as well. i also live in sydney, maybe we can get it done together ?
i'm not so sure on this stuff, but i'd be happy to go ahead if its not too expensive for me.

Ian · 23-03-2006, 06:19 AM

Well i did the conversion in a bg and here were my expenses:

Front Cut: 2k
labour: Bits, softdrink, etc. I had a couple of good mates help me.
HD Clutch + Flywheel machine: 400
Exhaust: 700 - I got a really good deal on a 3" straight through system. Expect to pay bout 1k.
Consumables: 400
New Rubber (You might not think it, but will your old rubber really stand for the extra power?): 600
New Front Shocks: 300

The rubber and shocks you can do without, so if I had not needed them, my conversion woulda cost me about 3k. But Thats done on a budget with the standard ECU and free labour. If you plan to pay someone to do it, expect to pay about 1 - 1.5k. Any more I think would be a rip off.

I also feel like I have forgotten something important...

Nate · 23-03-2006, 01:13 PM

mod plate?

Ian · 23-03-2006, 03:20 PM

ahhh yes. Thatd be the one.

20-03-2006, 04:16 PM	#1
-dc- Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Car: BA Hatch Posts: 631 View Photos By: -dc-	Costs?? hey guys, im just starting to plan a gtx conversion with my 95 BA hatch, i was just wanting to know how much u ended up paying for your gtx engine and for the whole conversion just to give me a rough idea of how much i should be budgeting for. cheers! __________________ PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!!CLICK HERE! MORE PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!!

20-03-2006, 04:41 PM	#2
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	Thats a how long is a piece of string question. What do you plan on doing for computer, intercooler, exhaust, intercooler piping etc. Money can range from $3000 to $10000 depends on what bits you buy. __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

20-03-2006, 04:56 PM	#3
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	allow $5k to do the basic conversion (this is if you buy a half cut with no box) __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

20-03-2006, 06:08 PM	#4
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	well dude...i can get you a price on a half cut shortly i think...i think were goin over to japan for work in a few weeks...not too sure when the next time would be...but only prob is were in brisbane... __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

20-03-2006, 08:30 PM	#5
QuicKSilveR AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane Car: '01 Nissan Silvia s15 (Ex Ford Laser TX3 Turbo FAN74) Posts: 343 View Photos By: QuicKSilveR	I would be buying a GTX Engine (not half cut) for $1200 and a Microtech ECU for $1000 and doing it that way. __________________ Mazda Fours :: Mazda Four Cylinder Performance Club http://www.mazdafours.com

20-03-2006, 09:09 PM	#6
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	I agree with the microtech and motor only but try ichiban they sell motors for $1k __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

20-03-2006, 09:16 PM	#7
mike_d87 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle Car: Astina Posts: 481 View Photos By: mike_d87	so other than intercooler/exhaust etc the motor and ecu is all that is needed?

20-03-2006, 10:16 PM	#9
mike_d87 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle Car: Astina Posts: 481 View Photos By: mike_d87	sorry cosmo i have some sort of complex of posting in really old threads. but to keep the peace i posted in the sticky in forced induction

21-03-2006, 09:21 AM	#10
-dc- Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Car: BA Hatch Posts: 631 View Photos By: -dc-	do ichiban really sell just engines for 1k?? are they good condition coz thats sounds crazily cheap to me! i was just looking for a basic gtx conversion with a frontmount and maybe a microtech computer, i was just looking for how much people paid for their engines so i basically know how much i am looking at spending __________________ PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!!CLICK HERE! MORE PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!!

21-03-2006, 11:44 AM	#11
Shaggy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: southwest coast, uk Car: 323f BA BPT TURBO Posts: 197 View Photos By: Shaggy	Dont forget the plumbing for the turbo, the std plumbing will fit in ur BA, also the std I.C will fit but its not front mounted and is very small oh and the AFM engine loom.... Do you have a G series gearbox or F series? Ben P.S my clip was £900, thats $2,192 __________________ --------------------------------------------- *****TheMysteryMachine***** --------------------------------------------- http://www.club323f.com Last edited by Shaggy; 21-03-2006 at 11:48 AM.

22-03-2006, 05:14 PM	#12
Az0r Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: syd Car: astina 323 ba Posts: 13	hey there DC i'd be interested in doing the conversion as well. i also live in sydney, maybe we can get it done together ? i'm not so sure on this stuff, but i'd be happy to go ahead if its not too expensive for me.

23-03-2006, 06:19 AM	#13
Ian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: neither here nor there Car: 1990 R32 GTR Posts: 1,289 View Photos By: Ian	Well i did the conversion in a bg and here were my expenses: Front Cut: 2k labour: Bits, softdrink, etc. I had a couple of good mates help me. HD Clutch + Flywheel machine: 400 Exhaust: 700 - I got a really good deal on a 3" straight through system. Expect to pay bout 1k. Consumables: 400 New Rubber (You might not think it, but will your old rubber really stand for the extra power?): 600 New Front Shocks: 300 The rubber and shocks you can do without, so if I had not needed them, my conversion woulda cost me about 3k. But Thats done on a budget with the standard ECU and free labour. If you plan to pay someone to do it, expect to pay about 1 - 1.5k. Any more I think would be a rip off. I also feel like I have forgotten something important... __________________ Mah Ride! details

23-03-2006, 01:13 PM	#14
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	mod plate? __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

23-03-2006, 03:20 PM	#15
Ian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: neither here nor there Car: 1990 R32 GTR Posts: 1,289 View Photos By: Ian	ahhh yes. Thatd be the one. __________________ Mah Ride! details

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