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Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Registered:
March 2005
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Re: $4000 engine conversion
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Wed, 20 April 2005 04:31
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I'd also recommend going with a K motor - the fact that it will bolt in with just spanner work makes it an approachable project for a first-time conversion. The K swap should involve nothing you can't do/learn in your garage with basic tools (no grinder, welder, etc.) If the 5K is not EFI from stock, perhaps you could install it and get it running first, then attack EFI (more complex than the physical install) at your own pace after.
It will also foster skills and confidence that could be applied to future projects.
I think that if you go for a fuel injected motor not initially designed for the car then costs will escalate beyond your budget pretty quickly, especially if paying workshop labour rates (ie. $77/hr) to do the work for you.
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