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KING_J
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Re: 1jz Single turbs Conversion Tue, 15 October 2002 01:22 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
celicamad wrote on Sun, 13 October 2002 10:42

Just an extra note .The ignition problems with the 1j's is
firstly an overheating problem .with the coil pack mounted directly on top of the spark plug .Once you begin making more power you make more heat .This is the main cause of the 1j plugs fouling so regularly



Hate to correct you Paul, but this is in fact incorrect. The basic explanation has to do with the electrical properties of inductive igniters, dwell and finite coil charge time. (If you want the full technical spool, just ask and I will answer).

Anyway, it appears that this post occurs every 6 months or so, so here is one of my previous replies.

"unfortunately 1JZ exhaust manifolds are not off the shelf in Aus. and you have to make one or get it made. (you can however buy one from the states or from Japan for upwards of $4K manifold only)
(A tuned length custom 6 cylinder manifold will cost you $1600)

*** THIS IS GOING TO COST $$$ ***

No matter how many times I tell people, it does NOT cost 'a few grand' to do this.

I have done the complete single turbo conversion 3 times for myself on three different cars I own, the most recent being my MK4 supra, (I have also setup a multitude of other cars for other people)

I'll give you ballpark figures (I am bound to get jumped on here by all the experts that have done this already or know where they can get this part for cheaper!)

Turbo $1500 - $3500 (dependant on what you want)
Wastegate $500 - $1500
Fuel system $2500 (I bet this gets some questions)
Computer $1000 - $5000 (personal preference and cost)
Ignition $1000
Intercooler $1000 - $2000 (but I can get a truck one for cheaper?!#$)
Exhaust manifold $1000 - $2000
Intercooler pipes and Silicon hoses + clamps $500 - $1000
Exhaust system $500 - $1000
Tuning $500 - $1000
Extras such as radiator, air filter, fans, fittings etc.
Labour $???? depends who does it

Start adding it up and you will see why I say to people you will be lucky if you get change from $10K.

and what about the transmission, either way you can put aside $3000 - $4000 for an auto upgrade or a very costly clutch upgrade."

Hope this helps, I don't mean to put anybody off, just wanted to share some insight.

cheers

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