basic cost?

[spaceshuttle]

Is the lowest cost for a good s5x swap $5k or do you think it could be done with $4?

[hugh jass]

are you doing the work yourself?

[spaceshuttle]

yes that was my plan

[jrdeamicis]

Motor - 2k (Try and get as complete as possible)
Gasket Set - 400
Oil pan / pickup - 100
Booster - 120
Motor mounts - 50
Random Bullshit - 500
Other random bullshit - 500.

Yes. But if you need to rebuild anything. Its a little more expensive.

[justin_l_]

Motor - 2k (Try and get as complete as possible)
Gasket Set - 400
Oil pan / pickup - 100
Booster - Move the stock booster
Motor mounts - 50-Cheaper through RM European
Random Bullshit - 500
Other random bullshit - 500.

Yes. But if you need to rebuild anything. Its a little more expensive.

Converting to OBD 1 can get a little pricy if you dont take you time waitng for deals.

[Mstngcobr761]

Depends if you get a wiring adapter or do it yourself also

Go to local pick and pulls also I got my m50 oil pan, pickup and tube for 16.00

[hoveringuy]

It depends on how patient you are. If you need the stuff NOW you'll pay for it. If you can wait for deals you'll save a lot of money. I see stuff come up on CL occasionally that are just screaming buys.

I got a complete, running M50 for $350 with everything, but I'd be careful not to put too much emphasis on cheap if it's not in good condition. Nothing will cost you more than a cheap S50!

[Wh33lhop]

Motor - 2k (Try and get as complete as possible)
Gasket Set - 400
Oil pan / pickup - 100
Booster - 120
Motor mounts - 50
Random Bullshit - 500
Other random bullshit - 500.

Yes. But if you need to rebuild anything. Its a little more expensive.

You can relocate the stock booster to save a bit (also I got an E32 booster and MC in good condition for $50 in a junkyard, but you'll need to do a remote brake fluid reservoir if you do that).

But basically yeah. It depends on how much stuff you want to replace while it's out. Seals? Gaskets? T-stat and housing? Clutch? Fuel and vacuum hoses? Maybe lighten the flywheel? Definitely do the water pump unless it's been changed in the past like... week. :p I'd do everything else you can while it's out. And remember, it will always go over budget. We're talking a motor swap here, it's tough to think of everything in one sitting.

And if you can sit around and wait, you can definitely find deals and jump on them. But when you've got the motor out of the car and are doing the swap and realize you need x and y parts you may not want to just wait and dawdle around waiting and lowballing any more. ;) If it's your first swap, you'll run into things you didn't expect.

[spaceshuttle]

sounds like fun ha. I asked if i could do for $4k because I am going to sell my other car for that much but I think Ill wait and save up a little more before I start

[dude8383]

sounds like fun ha. I asked if i could do for $4k because I am going to sell my other car for that much but I think Ill wait and save up a little more before I start

yeh you want a good buffer zone for odds and ends.

[MattM]

your clutch/flywheel and exhuast system plans will really make or break the budget.

[MIKe30]

Converting to OBD 1 can get a little pricy if you dont take you time waitng for deals.

keep it obd2, and run the stock dme the motor comes with and get a $100 ews delete from TRM or any other aftermarket obd2 tuning company. Done. Couple extra bucks for rear o2 sensor, and secondary air pump delete while you're at it.

your clutch/flywheel and exhuast system plans will really make or break the budget.

Never thought about this, but it's pretty on point especially when trying to keep a low budget. It's shit like this you don't think of and piles up the number figures.