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Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 9:29 pm
by dannyboyau
that depends who is selling it and how much the buyer is willing to pay
depends on the Ks and the condition
from a wrecker between 2000 and 2500
privately from 1500 to 2500
you might find them cheaper or more expensive
you could buy a nissian RB20turbo motor a couple of years ago quite cheap, around a grand, they are starting to become quite popular and the price has gone up and i have heard of them going for 2500 now
It all boils down to supply and demand
Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 6:47 pm
by LORIDN
Ok, even after reading all of these posts, nobody has mentioned the approximate cost of rebuilding an engine. I know its a hard value to calculate, but approximately how much should I put aside for a rebuild if the engine is already out of the car and no extra modifications are done
Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 7:37 pm
by dannyboyau
LORIDN wrote:Ok, even after reading all of these posts, nobody has mentioned the approximate cost of rebuilding an engine. I know its a hard value to calculate, but approximately how much should I put aside for a rebuild if the engine is already out of the car and no extra modifications are done
Exactly it is a hard value to calculate. It depends what condition the motor is in. What parts are needed.
It could range from 5 grand to 15 grand and more, I know of people who have spent 50 grand on engine builds. You could easily spend 4 grand just on head porting
depends what sort of job you want done.
Pay peanuts and you will get monkeys.
You also need to get some one to rebuild the engine who knows what they are doing.
there are very few people out there who have experiance rebuilding the 6A series of motors, some shops will look it and say sorry not interested.
Unless you are a mechanic and are doing the rebuild yourself, i would suggest putting in a second hand motor.
A second hand motor can easily be tested. You can do wet and dry compression tests and a cylinder leakage test, inspect under the rocker cover for signs of wear, sludge build up, water in the oil, condition of the oil, looking at the condition of the outside of the motor will usually give you a good idea if it has been looked after or neglected. A experianced mechanic will know what to look for.
Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 3:17 pm
by Jeff
As Danny said,
I have a 6A12 for sale.
Non mivec from a GR.
Very good condition, I bought the car at 75k, and had regular servicing.
Now 95k, but had major service done at 90k, belts, tensioner,etc.
For sale for $2000, buyer to pay shipping.
It just cost me $250 to have a 6A13 shipped from Perth to Bris.
Thanks again Danny.
Jeff