3.0L "locost" build - 06/05/06 05:37 PM
I know pricing has been brought up before, but I want to run some numbers specific to my idea. I'm considering snapping up a Contour if I find a clean rust-free V-6 with a blown engine. That cost is variable, of course, but how does this sound for a build:
$800 for solid engine with warranty from a local yard (that's correct for me here)
$200 for new gaskets and hardware
$600 for Torsen
$300 for chip/tuner
$300 for dyno-tune
That's $2200 without tranny work. How much is it (roughly) to get new shift forks and the like, and the LSD installed? How DIYable is that? Is Terry the better option? It's under $1000 for him to completely build a transaxle if I supply the LSD, right? That puts me at around $3k plus car and other mods. Sound feasible? If those numbers are close, I'll be hunting for the right chassis to make it happen.
Also, is there anything I should look for in a chassis to make the swap easier? I want a 4-bolt car with OBD-II, so that narrows it down.
EDIT: forgot fuel rail. Add $100 or so, right?
$800 for solid engine with warranty from a local yard (that's correct for me here)
$200 for new gaskets and hardware
$600 for Torsen
$300 for chip/tuner
$300 for dyno-tune
That's $2200 without tranny work. How much is it (roughly) to get new shift forks and the like, and the LSD installed? How DIYable is that? Is Terry the better option? It's under $1000 for him to completely build a transaxle if I supply the LSD, right? That puts me at around $3k plus car and other mods. Sound feasible? If those numbers are close, I'll be hunting for the right chassis to make it happen.
Also, is there anything I should look for in a chassis to make the swap easier? I want a 4-bolt car with OBD-II, so that narrows it down.
EDIT: forgot fuel rail. Add $100 or so, right?