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ZxCalibr »
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Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:32 am
prob a dead horse here, but its PAINFULL to read.just because u buy the clip doesnt mean its pain free. rebuilding a NA motor+install will be just a bit cheaper than buying a clip and simply swapping motor and parts.(this does NOT include reworking the used clip engine, rebuilding/replacing stock turbos, 120k etc) as for the other motor options u are considering, u are talkin custom Fabrication. thats never cheap, especially with these cars. the NA engine IS high compression, but still can be boosted with a marginal amount of psi(4-6psi max) and a boost creep can kill ur engine without too much work(which is y its not suggested to turbo a NA engine)the hardest part of a TT swap without a clip would be coming up and figuring out the IC hoses/lines and mounting positions/brackets locations.U would be looking at 2500 for the clip another 750 to maintain the clip engine and service any lines/hose that need to be replaced n suchpending everything is in working order, u pull n replace/add. if ur not doing this part expect to pay close to 1250+ just in labor.if u jave skils, buy the IC piping/hose for about 500-750, buy a TT motor with blown turbos or head gasket(sumting easily fixable while engine is out)for about 1100 buy your 500+whp kit(2750) replacement parts(750)<.your already in the 5.5k range and havent cleaned up your engine bay or provided any labor. expect as said b4 1250+ in labor costs. OR send ur car to Z1 or concept Z and have them do ALL of it minus the upgrade package for roughly 9k.
or simply cheap out and buy clip, swap parts for about 4k. have fun if anything goes wrong though.(cracked manifolds, leeaking injectors, vacuum leaks etc)