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Re: KE26 $8000 gimme some ideas	Tue, 26 April 2005 10:17

Mi[d]dO, Your biggest problem here is labour ! Getting a workshop to do the work will cost you BIG $$$ meaning you want to allow about 2/3rds of your budget as support parts and Labour charge. That doesn't leave allot of $$$$. By support parts I mean all the stuff that adds up rather quickly, EFI fuel line, Hose clamps, weatherproof connectors, fuel pumps, surge tanks, electrical consumables, exhaust mods and improved engine cooling etc etc. Allot of people don't allow for these items or the time to fit them and allot of workshops wont tell you about them until your project is underway Keep in mind a Quality performance workshop isn't your local BP (No offence to your local BP) so expect a labour rate of $90-$120 per hour ! For the KE26 you want to maintainthe weight balance, Sure a Tuff 2TG or a 3T-GTE would be an awesome package, old school power in an old school ride but a 4AGE or 4AGTE would give you a lighter, smaller option. The T series twin cams are NOT 180kg like mentioned above but an EFI 2TGEU is 145kg so still heavier than the later model 4AGE. If I were you I'd be taking the much less fun but more sensable approach. Your KE26 Diff, brakes and suspension are not gong to enjoy a massive power increase. The wisest move really is to upgrade the Diff, brakes, suspension and wheel and tyre package BEFORE you do the engine swap. $8K will cover it if you dont get carried away. Mind you my wheels and diff alone was more than $8k so its horses for courses. [Report message to a moderator]

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