ca18 cost

[drifting circles]

Can I just get some ideas of how much ur complete swap cost.

Thanks

[c-rad]

Factoring in I got the motor for $400 and needed a rebuild... about $3500 with all the stuff I have.

[M374llic4]

That sounds about right for everything i plan on as well. give or take.

220 for engine, 925 for rebuild kit, 800 for turbo, 1k for other upgrades such as injectors and other nesseties like arp studs and the like. call it 700 for other nessecary parts like harness, and what ever else your missing. then a good 400 for megasquirt II preassembeled off ebay : D and your good to go *does hand motion*

[capwred]

when i first got mine and swaped it in it cost me about 2300 bucks.now i did by a front clip and it had everything i needed.but you still have to get fluids,air filter ,etc....

[OmarM]

My motor came with my car but after rebuild and turbo parts add on close to 3k.

[UMS_CA18DET]

it varies, I got my motorset for $950 picked up, sold the stock ignition setup and a few other things for $600. I have a hook up for OEM parts so I get them at cost and I got all my gaskets, maintance parts for $100. Than $40 for intercooler piping, $160 for FMIC, $40 for T-bolt clamps, $90 for silicone tubing, $200 for gauges and accesories, $60 for wiring supplies, and $360 for standalone, and $625 for a New GT28R, 550cc injectors and fuel pump $250.

so about $2025 for a sick custom setup.

[89'ClubK's]

If you don't have the time nor money (like most of the working class), I would suggest a 1/2 cut. Buying peice by peice is a nightmare. You're looking at around $1,500. Spend another $5,000 to make it reliable and you're set. Let's hear it for price gouging!

[c-rad]

If you don't have the time nor money (like most of the working class), I would suggest a 1/2 cut. Buying peice by peice is a nightmare. You're looking at around $1,500. Spend another $5,000 to make it reliable and you're set. Let's hear it for price gouging!

Other than the IC and piping and possibly an intact downpipe, what else comes with the clip that you don't get in the motorset?

[89'ClubK's]

Exactly those things you mentioned. How much does an intercooler ( non cheapy), pipes, and downpipe add up to? For a daily driver it's the best way to go. If you have the money to set the car aside for a couple months, and build it , thats great. Not everybody is rich, and not only the rich should be able to do swaps. $500.00 and up for a 16-year old engine that needs rebuilt. Give me a break...

[c-rad]

Exactly those things you mentioned. How much does an intercooler ( non cheapy), pipes, and downpipe add up to? For a daily driver it's the best way to go. If you have the money to set the car aside for a couple months, and build it , thats great. Not everybody is rich, and not only the rich should be able to do swaps. $500.00 and up for a 16-year old engine that needs rebuilt. Give me a break...

If you try to turn your project car into a daily driver without backup transportation, that's dumb. Why do you have to be RICH to do it right? If you can't afford to do it right, don't do it at all. Do it right, pay once. Don't do it right, pay twice. You decide... And as for FMIC with pipes and downpipe, less than $400 for both. Stock SMIC is useless anyway.

[89'ClubK's]

I love SSautocrap. Lets get back to helping people.

[c-rad]

I love SSautocrap. Lets get back to helping people.

Their intercoolers have been proven again and again, and the downpipe, well let's face it- It's a simple piece of bent metal. Both are still a LOT better than the stock stuff which you were suggesting. Where's your setup?

[89'ClubK's]

No, I'm serious. I love cracked manifolds and turbos' that last 2 weeks, or maybe the wrong turbo all together (read feedback). As for my setup, you'll never find any of that crap bolted on. Money was indeed an issue for me, as well a number of people. The KA24E lasted a couple months before it spun a bearing (a little longer than my 1st CA18), and had no choice but to swap the engine on it's terms instead of mine. I do all my work myself b/c I refuse to take my car to a shop and get bent over like a prison bit#h. Making a profit is fine, but when it's over 100%, we got issues. If you don't like what I say, just disagree with me. No need to rant. Peace.

[c-rad]

No, I'm serious. I love cracked manifolds and turbos' that last 2 weeks, or maybe the wrong turbo all together (read feedback). As for my setup, you'll never find any of that crap bolted on. Money was indeed an issue for me, as well a number of people. The KA24E lasted a couple months before it spun a bearing (a little longer than my 1st CA18), and had no choice but to swap the engine on it's terms instead of mine. I do all my work myself b/c I refuse to take my car to a shop and get bent over like a prison bit#h. Making a profit is fine, but when it's over 100%, we got issues. If you don't like what I say, just disagree with me. No need to rant. Peace.

I agree that 90% of their stuff is junk. I would never buy one of their turbos or their ruca's. But a downpipe is a downpipe, and the IC core is very efficient. The manifold can go either way. If it doesn't hold up, oh well. I still have the stock one sitting here. My friend had a $900 JIC manifold on his SR--and it cracked in less than 6mos. So I'd rather take my chance on a $120 manifold instead.

[89'ClubK's]

To each his own. I was looking into the SSAuto manifold b/c I couldn't find any other brand (except KAZAMA $1,050.00). Some products may work fine, but after reading their feedback on E-Bay, and seeing their remarks to customers, I decided to go elsewhere. I run a Roclian Garage Manifold. It's been great thus far. Intercooler is a TurboWorks, downpipe is TRUST. Your engine looks nice BTW. As for the turbo coolant lines, it's up to each individual. I understand most of all. I didn't run the lines b/c I had to make them, and my friend told me they're put on there for the turbo to last up to 150K miles. He's been around this for along time, so I trust him. A few people don't run them, and it's ok. For longevity though, hook them up.