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Re: Need Advice on Sprinter Conversion!!!!! Sun, 03 August 2003 10:31 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
A carby redtop will cost you a fair bit, just in parts.
I'll try to outline the basic costs, if i've forgotten anything someone can remind me.

High Comp 4AGE Short Motor 700
Redline Inlet Manifold 200
2 x 40mm webers 1200
4 x Ram Tubes 150
4 x Filters 200
Linkages 200
Electric Fuel Pump 100
4-2-1 Extractors 250
Basic Exhaust 250
Custom mechanical advance
electronic distributor 400
Total 3500

That's the very minimal, you still need reroute the water lines. A clutch, depending how much meat it's got left, but a good chance to change it while the engine is out. Most likely the jetting that comes in you carbs won't suit the 4AGE, and unless you've got a box of jets it's gonna cost you a fair bit to get running right. I spent 400 on new jets, luckily my venturis and aux venturis were spot on, they are very pricey.

O yeah, forget about insurance, not having any pollution gear kind of makes your car illegal. Lay low and don't attract too much attention. If you really want a quick car that is insurable i'd look to upgrading the suspension before you touch the motor side of things. I've seen a 4ac powered sprinter with suspension mods keep up with a 4AGE powered car that had stock suspension.

Daniel

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