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 Conversion cost please help!!
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Wed, 11 February 2004 11:09
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Hey ppl,
I own a 1987 4ac ae82 toyota corolla sedan and I am soon wanting to give it some power by getting a 4agze into it, i know this topic has been done b4 but some ppl say this and others say that and thier all different i just wanna know what price im looking at I already got my eyes on a 4agze halfcut for $2500 but what other prices am i looking at and what other things/mods will I need to do, i wont be installing the engine myself cause i wouldnt have a clue how to so a cost of the coversion would be good too thanks also I would like to spend under the 5gran mark but if thats not possible i dont mind just tell us the prices anyways thanks to any1 who helps
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Sydney
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April 2003
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Wed, 11 February 2004 11:12
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It all depends on how much work you can do your self.
But you can never put a price on conversion's because you never know the problem's that could arise.
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Sunshine Coast
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January 2004
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Wed, 11 February 2004 11:15
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Well as i said im gonna let the proffesionals do all the work cause i wouldnt have a clue what to do i just wanna reap the benefits  of driving it, does that narrow it down? u able to help now!
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Brisbane
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August 2003
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Wed, 11 February 2004 14:17
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Check out this link for a rough estimate of conversion prices.
http://www.twincam.org/forums/index.php?showtopic= 1318
It's as close as you'll come to a definite figure for the conversion cost. It really depends on a lot of factors. I'm currently doing a gze conversion into an ae92 sx. Not including the cost of the car I'm up to about 5k and I haven't finished yet. I'm predicting it will cost me about 7k all up but I'm pretty much going all out. I also had to buy about 1.5k worth of tools which you won't have to since you're not doing it yourself.
You could probably get away with far less. Here's a rough rundown on what you'll probably need:
Half cut with lsd $2500
EFI fuel tank and lines $150
waterpump $140
Filters and fluids $100
timing belt $50
That's about 3k in parts just for the bare essentials, plus other stuff I've missed. That's if nothing is broken or worn. Plus you'll need a bonnet scoop unless you plan to get a front mount intercooler.
Labour charges really depend on who you take it to. If you want to save money take it to somebody who has done this type of conversion before. I have heard that anthony kellam in brisbane is the man to talk to. His contact details are on the twincam.org forum as well.
Having said all that I think it would just be cheaper to buy one which has already been converted and that you know works, unless you really want a gze powered ae82 sedan.
Hope this helps.
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Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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January 2003
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Wed, 11 February 2004 14:36
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doing whatever you can yourself will save you about $100 an hour 
but if you can afford to pay and play..
cheapest i've heard for a "drive in-drive out" conversion is around $1800, for labour alone. i doubt you will get any cheaper than that. you will hear rumours of anywhere bwteen $1000 and 5000 or more just for labour and it really pays to find someone who has done it, done it well, and isn't going to rip you off. pretty hard ask these days
or you could learn to do it yourself and use that money for beer, or a front mount, or a turbo etc 
Cya, Stewart
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Sydney
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December 2003
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Wed, 11 February 2004 20:30
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I did an AE82 GT half cut swap about 6 or 7 years ago.
I'm no mechanic and the closest I came to mechanical work previously was swapping a gearbox in an old Galant rear wheel drive (basically just unbolt it and bolt on the new one).
Pulling apart the half cut (VERY methodically, labelling EVERY wire) and then pulling apart the actual car, I managed to do the whole conversion myself.
I had a mechanic mate come around and replace the clutch, cam seals and timing belt while it was all out and easy to get at.
Now with the experience of doing one full conversion (essentially EVERYTHING from the half cut was put in - dash, vent grills, everything) I would be quicker and not have to be quite so pedantic about labelling of wires as I would have an idea what goes where.
Still, at the end of the day, if you are not confident to do it yourself, thats fine. Would suggest looking at car already modified, as it is likely to work out cheaper than doing it all yourself.
Cheers.
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