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melbourne,australia
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August 2002
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how much for engine transplant in melb
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Wed, 09 April 2003 15:35
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hey guys
i have a ae92 sx
it seems from my observations not a great deal of ppl in melb do transplants to their rollas..... i hear loads of ppl in nsw and qld who have them but not much here
just want to hear from anyone who has had a 20v or gze transplant in this car
where did u buy your engine/half cut from?
who did the transplant?
how much did it cost all up?
thanx
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May 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Fri, 11 April 2003 03:52
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if u want a place to do the transplant for u...
try Toyospares in Bayswater...
even tho they are a wrecking yard, there is a guy there Troy who is a real wizard when it comes to engine swaps... he has done heaps, and i rekon for the whole lot (including engine) maybe they will charge about $3,000 -> $4,000 for the swap
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Location:
Melb, Victoria
Registered:
September 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Fri, 11 April 2003 04:58
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I did my swap myself, i got the front cut (AE101 gze, superstrut, lsd) from asian auto spares in QLD for 1750 + 220 for frieght. it took approx 60 hours to fit and cost 500 in bits and peices (fuel pump, lines etc) on top of the front cut price. Then you'll need an exhaust and a bonnet scoop or front mount so ad about 1000.
Seca Boy got his done at IDB in Melb, try to get in contact with him for details.
Vic
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Location:
melbourne
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January 2003
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Sun, 13 April 2003 22:21
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My conversion on my ae92 SX cost me about $5K all up, and I did it at home in my garage. I did however pay more than normal for my halfcut ($3,300)I got it from EKS in East Keilor, and the costs include tools and equipment to complete the conversion. That is cost from start of conversion to back on the road.
Toyospares are fantastic, I get all of my parts from them now, they are VERY helpful and friendly and very honest. Highly recommended.
IDB's is also good, but VERY VERY pricey as well
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Location:
melbourne,australia
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Mon, 14 April 2003 02:58
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wow
it becomes a harder choice each day. id love to have the silver top dunno why just looks stylish and classy at the same time as being a great engine but Id have to keep my car for ages to get my moneys worth if spend upto 5k on it
i may be able to source a brand new rebuilt 4age 100kw from repco for a good price as my mates dad is like some manager in head office and he has always looked after me with discounts. gonna find out what he can do for me
so if anything i could save alot throwing in a new 0kms 100kw engine ..the conversion would be easy as there is no new wiring ... and yeah i could work that engine with the cash left over by not going the conversion
decisions decisions
what do u guys think ?? think of it as being your money what do u think is most feasible
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Mon, 14 April 2003 03:40
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Well the whole reason I did my conversion was because the 100kw 4age was getting tired. It started to burn oil rather quickly, and to put it briefly, was in need of a rebuild.
So I had the choice of either rebuilding, or converting to 20v or GZE. I chose the GZE mainly because it was a lower km engine to begine with, had stronger internals, and also the forced induction. At the end of the day the hassle of the car off the road and the cost involved in rebuilding and working the engine was going to be very close to the cost of the GZE anyway, and the GZE was always going to give out a better power figure, with easier potential to further develop - so hense my decision to give my car a new heart.
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Location:
melbourne
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January 2003
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Mon, 14 April 2003 05:48
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Yer same story with me
engine got tired around 235,000kms and had already blown its head gasket twice... started to overheat (foundout during conversion it was the heater coil with a pinhole)...
So in went the gze, didnt think it would cost quite as much as it did but hey  it seems to be going pretty cool
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December 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Mon, 14 April 2003 08:14
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xpimp, where abouts in Melbourne are you? wouldn't mind checking out your ride some time. I have a GZE also.
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Location:
melbourne,australia
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August 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Tue, 13 May 2003 05:08
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well the new 100kw engine deal is out the window couldnt get a really good price nearly 2000$ for a brand new one and thats with a fair amount taken off.
Is there any guys in melb with the ae92 with gze. where abouts are u located i wouldnt mind seeing how the same car as mine goes with a gze
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Location:
Melb, Victoria
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September 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Thu, 15 May 2003 03:27
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Where are you located, i'd be happy to take you for a drive.
Vic.
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Location:
melbourne,australia
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Thu, 15 May 2003 05:04
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im in oakleigh area
what about u
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Location:
Melb, Victoria
Registered:
September 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Thu, 15 May 2003 05:17
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Live in northern suburbs, work in Heidelberg.
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Thu, 15 May 2003 06:35
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so for a good ae82/92 rolla , and conversion - your looking at about 11k all up -
holy hell - its a lot more expensive to do a rolla than an old school celica/ turbo motor swap it seems ( example 3tgte - ta22 )
For 11K i bought My st185 Gt4 Turbo AWD , LSD's both ends - its All factory fitted + comes with some aftermarket modifications for extra fun ..
I havent been in a GZE rolla yet - so ill have to guess if its money well spent or not in the end .
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Location:
melbourne
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January 2003
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Thu, 15 May 2003 08:45
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Im in knox area so if u wantta go for a cruise sometime msg me
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Location:
Melb
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June 2002
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Thu, 15 May 2003 23:57
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hey dude im in knox area what colours ur car and is it a hatch or sedan. might see it around some time.
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Location:
melbourne
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January 2003
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Re: how much for engine transplant in melb
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Sat, 17 May 2003 12:02
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Have a look at the pics  on 4agze.cjb.net
we'll have to catchup man
XPimP
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