thegsi
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Simple question. Obviously prices range a lot but just a rough range would be great. How much would people advise to put aside to source, fit and run a LET conversion? A good strong engine is essential too. Cheers lads.
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bux
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ok ill tell you wot i tell everyone.........firstly how long is a piece of string??? wot power do you want, how mint do you want it to look..........etc, etc
for a standard conversion, engine, engine mounts, shafts, intercooler, exhaust modifying, boost piping, coolant pipes, brakes, suspension plus loads more little things will be needed...........at least youd want to compression test the engine, have the head off and replace the head gasket, timing belt and tensioners......inspect the clutch and flywheel beofore you think about putting it in, but then again alot of people dont bother............so really it comes down to how much you have to spend and how good a job you want done on it! you then have the predicament if the turbo is any good etc............
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BeArDy
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heres a quote i gave ages ago which i have found on my hard drive which i gave to a lad.
this is Without any labour and fitting the engine yourself
Althought it can be done for less you asked for a price for the right way 
This is with a 6 speed aswell which is a massive cost ontop aswell
Good C20LET with F28 6 speed £1,300.00
New Timing belt £75.00
New Water pump £40.00
New Oil Pump £75.00
New Sump Gasket an Plate £30.00
Random Gaskets (Inlet Exharst etc) £25.00
F28 FWD Kit with Engine Mount £100.00
Front Mounted Intercooler £150.00
New Boost Pipe and joiners £150.00
New Clutch £100.00
Cool running Stat £25.00
Recon Turbo £100.00
Full Custom Exhaust £250.00
Full C20LET Conversion Kit £300.00
CV Joints, boots and barings £180.00
Random Bits which maybe needed £150.00
Parts Total £3,050.00
I have a list somwhere for a 280-300bhp engine with fitting and setting up etc will try and dig it out
hope the above helps
[Edited on 26-05-2008 by BeArDy]
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thegsi
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Didn't really answer my question there kid. If you read the post, I stated I know its a rough estimate but there has to be some sort of easy medium of price. I am aware what you need to do the conversion, I'm no stupid. I simply required a little feedback of costs from someone who has done the conversion. In responce to YOUR reply thanks but it wasn't that helpful.
P.S: The length of a piece of string is from the middle to end, twice. 
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bux
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bloody hell beardy whos doing your turbo recons for £100.......mine was ALOT more than that.....i no i had it fully flowed etc but i doubt they'd even change the seals for that where i had mine done....... 
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thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by BeArDy
heres a quote i gave ages ago which i have found on my hard drive which i gave to a lad.
this is Without any labour and fitting the engine yourself
Althought it can be done for less you asked for a price for the right way
This is with a 6 speed aswell which is a massive cost ontop aswell
Good C20LET with F28 6 speed £1,300.00
New Timing belt £75.00
New Water pump £40.00
New Oil Pump £75.00
New Sump Gasket an Plate £30.00
Random Gaskets (Inlet Exharst etc) £25.00
F28 FWD Kit with Engine Mount £100.00
Front Mounted Intercooler £150.00
New Boost Pipe and joiners £150.00
New Clutch £100.00
Cool running Stat £25.00
Recon Turbo £100.00
Full Custom Exhaust £250.00
Full C20LET Conversion Kit £300.00
CV Joints, boots and barings £180.00
Random Bits which maybe needed £150.00
Parts Total £3,050.00
I have a list somwhere for a 280-300bhp engine with fitting and setting up etc will try and dig it out
hope the above helps
[Edited on 26-05-2008 by BeArDy]
Thats spot on, just what I wanted. Cheers mate 
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bux
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ok mate heres a price............mines about £10k.............that ok............no real need for sarcasm is there..........we'll ask again, how much power do you want as that plays abig part in the cost
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BeArDy
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quote:
Originally posted by bux
bloody hell beardy whos doing your turbo recons for £100.......mine was ALOT more than that.....i no i had it fully flowed etc but i doubt they'd even change the seals for that where i had mine done.......
theres a local place near me who will reseal (new seals) Euro Turbos i think there called. If was a while ago 
No 100% prices but give people an idea
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BeArDy
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quote:
Originally posted by bux
ok mate heres a price............mines about £10k.............that ok............no real need for sarcasm is there..........we'll ask again, how much power do you want as that plays abig part in the cost
I have which i think are a larger spec than yours think how much they have cost me and then X 2 as of the twin engine
Its only money
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bux
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ok mate cool, fancy gettin mine re-sealed again as it has had a right pasting, lol. you at pv beardy?
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thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by bux
ok mate heres a price............mines about £10k.............that ok............no real need for sarcasm is there..........we'll ask again, how much power do you want as that plays abig part in the cost
Doesn't matter now mate Beardy has given me a good enough answer. Thanks.
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BeArDy
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Originally posted by bux
ok mate cool, fancy gettin mine re-sealed again as it has had a right pasting, lol. you at pv beardy?
going to PV but not taking any cars, nothings really finished. If i do take anything it will be the Superbike engine Quad i have been building for a customer and running it on the 1/4 for a laught. Also the past 2 years i have stood next to my car (as i am a stress head ) so never really get to see anything, atleast this year i can see everything and enjoy it
hope to see you there mate looking forward to seeing you car with the new freshen up 
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bux
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mine will be there mate be good to see you again, its been a while!
the gsi no worries mate.........post pics up when you build it
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TomSBD
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mine cost me about 3500 that includes buying the car and everything, did all the work myself which saves a fair bit. sold the car a few weeks ago for 4500. have a look in my garage for the spec etc
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