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July 2002
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Re: Help...4AGE into Sprinter.
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Sun, 18 August 2002 08:27
 
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I wouldn't get discouraged as heaps of people have done it already. Just that when you go into the conversion in detail, it's a lot of stuff to do BUT bear in mind that a 4AGE 88kw RWD Blue Hat engine will be perhaps the easiest & cheapest conversion you can do apart from replacing the stock 4AC with another 4AC.
I have budgeted for a custom exhaust given that once I replace the 2 piece drive shaft with the single one, the old exhaust won't be able to be used ... just look under the car ... a 1 piece shaft will stick out somewhat unlike the old 2 piece so the exhaust that runs across the shaft will no longer fit.
Yes ... the ol' T-50 box will bolt in as they are virtually the same as the Japanese Treuno & Levin gearbox so you can use this & cut on costs.
I've heard that the 100kw engine makes the car go like hell however you will have to source a RWD manifold (couple went in the sale section couple of days ago) & ECU. I'm lazy so I decided on the Blue Hat instead (& also for that AE86 originality vibe).
As for price, each motor package is unique but nothing stops you from giving Japanese Motorsports in Adelaide an email:- jms@cobweb.com.au
They may have another 4AGE lying around. I paid less than their advertised price but with postage to Qld cost $1,650 all in. Bear in mind though this included ECU, manifold, extractors, gearbox, loom etc from another AE86. Another wrecker quoted me $2,200 for a similar deal (without postage) so you just have to shop around to see if you can find one. Think outside of Sydney and you'll open new horizons. I'm just amazed that Adelaide seems to get all the good stuff. 
Good luck with your conversion. Now it's just an issue of insurance for me ... my annual $130 3rd party NRMA insurance policy will no longer be valid ... 
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