7afe Turbo Options

[Cevax]

Well I didn't want to start this thread yet since I am still sourcing parts but I really need help getting parts since I am not sure what to buy. I have a 7afe now but i believe it has a rod knock and was told by a mechanic that to change the piston and rods the whole block has to be machined and will cost too much money, even though its only 350 dollars on parts or so for OEM pistons rods and rings he recommended me finding a new engine which I cannot find for less than 750 including shipping.

but if I buy piston and rods why wont they just drop right in?

I also have a 4age blue top head in my house that I got for the build before I found out my engine might be blown but if I have to buy a new engine its going to cost way to much to even begin the 7age conversion. My engine has a constant "knocking sound" coming from the cylinder head at around 1500 rpm it goes away at high rpm, It has 155k, abused but still runs strong. But during all this time looking for a motor (and saw a 7age with 115hp) personally started thinking that going with just the 7afte idea might more cost effective and since the 7a gets to peak torque so quick it should be more fun to drive( thoughts please), but anyway anybody with any experience on building a motor does it really have to be completely machined.

thanks

This post has been edited by Cevax: Jan 6, 2009 - 3:38 PM

[Cevax]

These are the parts that are coming soon or that I already have
IC Pipes
Oil Feed
RFL BOV
8psi Waste gate
IC Core
2bar map
boost controller
turbo manifold
80k 7a motor with 5sp transmission
(will post pics next week)

This is all stuff I am missing
Turbo
injectors
spark plugs
piggyback
catch can
fuel pressure regulator
All required gauges





Let me know if I am missing anything, also if anybody have any of the parts that I am missing

I have no intentions of installing this myself

This post has been edited by Cevax: Dec 28, 2008 - 2:30 PM