Swap done in NY?

[Gozma]

I am planing to get a 240sx this spring. I live in suffolkcounty long island and i go to college in ALbany. Does anyone know anyplace near either of these areas or between them that i can get the swap done for a good price? Also, where do u suggest i start looking to buy cars for under $3000?

[eniety]

Heavy Throttle does swaps. They are in Poughkeepsie.http://www.heavythrottle.com/

[I H8 UR DSM]

well i live on long island. if you want to get it done out here, hit me AIM: LI240sxrep

[Gozma]

anywhere near hear that can do a completely stock swap for about $5000?

[eniety]

Yes, talk to Jesse OR talk to Jeff or Yury from HT. You should be able to easily have a stock swap done for $5k. But my question is, what do YOU mean by stock.

[Gozma]

by stock i mean only the engine swaped. I will probably get a new fuel pump too but thats it. A few people i have talked to upgrade the intrcooler and exhaust when they do the swap with costs alot more

[Gozma]

who are these people and how can i get intouch with them?

[eniety]

Jesse is I H8 UR DSM. Send him an aol instant message at LI240sxrep. You can get a hold of Yury or Jeff from HT by the site. http://www.heavythrottle.com.

[VQdriver]

hello, i'm pretty new to this forum, but i've been floating around for a while. a shop quoted me $5,600 rolling out the garage with a near stock application. this includes an S13 blacktop motor, transmission, front mount intercooler with piping, and installation cost. is this a good deal?? :help

[eniety]

What else is included?

[VQdriver]

What else is included?

i think that's it. everything else is extra. well, what do you guys think?

[eniety]

It sounds like too much money for a stock install. There is no point of spending a bunch of money on a FMIC if you are going to be stock. You will be running stock boost (7psi), right? So, I would say go with the stock SMIC.

[VQdriver]

It sounds like too much money for a stock install. There is no point of spending a bunch of money on a FMIC if you are going to be stock. You will be running stock boost (7psi), right? So, I would say go with the stock SMIC.

i'm sorry. i forgot to mention that i will be spending extra on a manual boost controller with two preset settings (high and low obviously), an ACT street clutch package, and a walbro fuel pump. i might put in for a gauge package as well. is $5,600 typical for just the install plus the FMIC? i figure it will run just above $6,000 for everything. what do you guys think? :help

[eniety]

Actually, $5600 sounds right. Maybe a little high, but not much. An ACT street clutch, walbro 255 fuel pump, and manual boost controller will put you a little over $6000. You also need an intake filter, and downpipe. No BOV? No cat-back?

[VQdriver]

Actually, $5600 sounds right. Maybe a little high, but not much. An ACT street clutch, walbro 255 fuel pump, and manual boost controller will put you a little over $6000. You also need an intake filter, and downpipe. No BOV? No cat-back?

argh...looks like i'll have to go over the details when i actually put a deposit down. i think the basic package includes a turboXS BOV (forget what type, but it's basic). i wanted to add the difference to a better, more obnoxiously loud type. but it's not a big deal to me. actually all those things mentioned should be included except the exhaust. my guy told me that i should do that on my own since i might find a better deal on the internet/groupdeal. i might lean towards the single N1, but might go for the GTspec (maybe a little overkill and both might scrape anyway). if anyone here has anymore advice to give me it would be highly appreciated. i'm not new to nissan, but i'm totally new to the S13 and i don't have the time or skill to work on it myself like some of you. i put in my time at work and pay someone else to do the install. i have experience to install my own exhaust, shifter, suspension, but i won't open an engine, turbo or use a cherrypicker. i'd like to learn from people who have already done it. so is $5,600 still looking good for the basics? it will definately cost over 6k for some upgrades that i consider a necessity. do you guys think an aftermarket radiator or electric fans to be essential? thanks a lot for info.

[eniety]

Yes, $5600 is looking good for the basics, especially with an s13 blacktop.

Exhaust is really a personal preference. A lot of people use, or plan on using, the Apex'i N1 Dual. Personally, I will probably buy a Blitz NUR Spec.

Just buy a cat-back exhaust online. They might put it on for no charge. If not, put it on yourself.

As far as BOV, you said that you want a 'loud type'. So, I am assuming that you are going to vent it to the atmosphere. If so, you will have idle problems and stumbling problems. The Apex'i Super AFC has an option to HELP this. No, it will not correct it 100%, but it will help.

I do not think that an aftermarket radiator is essential at this point, but may be in the future, but I do think that electric fan(s) are essential.

Anthony

[VQdriver]

thank you. you have been a great help. useful and/or moneysaving advice is continuously welcome. thanks guys! hopefully i can join all of you when i have my S13 swap.

[eniety]

No problem. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to ask. You can IM me on AIM under the screenname eniety.

[turbocarslut]

check full throttle at 718-326-1052 $4500 for the swap..with an fmic, and hks bov.

[VQdriver]

check full throttle at 718-326-1052 $4500 for the swap..with an fmic, and hks bov.

where exactly are they located? do they have a website? how in the world do they do it for that low of a price?

[skatanic28]

hey vqdriver, im moving up from a maxima too:)

heavy throttle is looking good for the swap once i can actually afford it, probably not til next summer though.quick question, can you keep the old motor and transmission?or better yet, take it out yourself and make the labor a bit cheaper?

[eniety]

quick question, can you keep the old motor and transmission?or better yet, take it out yourself and make the labor a bit cheaper?

Yes you can keep your old motor and transmission, but you will be responsible for the transportation of it.

I would assume that labor would be a bit cheaper if you take the motor out yourself, but then you will have to worry about towing it or towing costs.

[VQdriver]

hey vqdriver, im moving up from a maxima too:)

heavy throttle is looking good for the swap once i can actually afford it, probably not til next summer though.quick question, can you keep the old motor and transmission?or better yet, take it out yourself and make the labor a bit cheaper?

i'm still wondering how you can get one in with a FMIC for $4,500. there must be a catch besides driving all the way to the place. anyway, i think my maxima will be faster than the S13 initially. i run low 14's consistently. the guy doing my swap has a lot of mods and still has to break into 13's on street tires. i can drive the 97 maxima in my sleep and run 14.1-.3.

[I H8 UR DSM]

where exactly are they located? do they have a website? how in the world do they do it for that low of a price?

http://www.heavythrottle.com....

thats all they do, therefor turnaround is faster, and can complete more swaps, therefor offer a lower price....they know what they are doing.