My 24v swap (love welcome)

[matt]

Yeah, 1-2K would barely pay the machine shop bill for a half decent rebuild.

[PiercedE30]

+1 on the not even coming close to 1-2k. I probably out paid that on just gaskets. I probably have about 1500 in machine work alone. That and I get all of my parts at cost since I work at a shop that deals with WorldPac.

[shiboujin]

*shrugs* well see how it works out then. Im only $400 in so far and I have a head gasket kit and tranny/clutch

[Farbin Kaiber]

+1 on the not even coming close to 1-2k. I probably out paid that on just gaskets. I probably have about 1500 in machine work alone. That and I get all of my parts at cost since I work at a shop that deals with WorldPac.

x2 on the pricing, maybe you should go get a civic with that type of budget intent. 1-2k, I've spent more on shop supplies and paint for my project. I haven't started buying many parts yet.

[MR 325]

WorldPac FTW.

[PiercedE30]

WorldPac FTW.

PLUS MUTHER FUCKIN ONE

[matt]

Heh. I'd probably think that too if I didn't work for a dealership.

Nobody doing these swaps pays full price for parts.

[shiboujin]

Again, Ill figure it out when I get there. I was figuring 1500 for basic engine machining. My bro knows a place where you can get a head completely done, decked, etc, for $400. I dont really know how much block work will cost me. I might just do an S50 crank and deal with 2.9 liters instead of 3. I dont know the CR difference tho.

I have no idea what the other stuff will cost me. $2000 more in turbo parts I suppose (manifold/turbo mainly). The rest is just refresh parts but I have no clue what thatll cost either. Thank god for my hookups at the dealer.

[Farbin Kaiber]

SpeedDial FTW!!! Who really needs to talk to the Order Desk when you have photos of the parts.

[BigD]

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Ok this is totally out of left field but I can't hold it in anymore - I have to tell you that your name makes me think of Kaiser Soze.

[Beej '86 325es]

Again, Ill figure it out when I get there. I was figuring 1500 for basic engine machining. My bro knows a place where you can get a head completely done, decked, etc, for $400. I dont really know how much block work will cost me. I might just do an S50 crank and deal with 2.9 liters instead of 3. I dont know the CR difference tho.

I have no idea what the other stuff will cost me. $2000 more in turbo parts I suppose (manifold/turbo mainly). The rest is just refresh parts but I have no clue what thatll cost either. Thank god for my hookups at the dealer.

The engine build and machine shop cost me $2k in labor/rebuild materials, $1k for pistons, and $1k for cams. When you start adding new clutch, radiator, alternator, etc., it adds up fast...especially when none of it's OEM. :p The real kicker is all of the stupid little nuts, bolts, and brackets. My spreadsheet tells me I have almost $1k in that stuff. :(

[HST]

It would be cheaper to get a M52 and rebuild that. You can still boost the piss out of that motor. Even though the stock HP between a M50 and a M52 is next to nothing, after a turbo the M52 will produce more power.