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]

I went to the mechanic today to check progress, and ask a few questions. I tried to take some photos but i only had a cellphone camera so they look like crap.








I took other but really whats the point and this is from a 5meg cellphone camera and my 3 meg regular camera, nvm my film camera is years ahead of these crap devices that come to the states.

Well anyway the auto transmission is going back in, the 5sp is going to have to wait. Having a hard time getting all the parts and I want to wait to get the turbo working properly. Our plans are to install the intercooler and as much piping as we can, the entire exhaust at 2.5 inches and create a down pipe before mounting the turbo. Getting as much installed and created before actually boosting the car that way it stays running stock and just have a pro, do the actuall mount of the turbo and all the electrical and tuning. Since he is mounting the engine at his shop getting all the fab work done while the motor is out will make things easier/ cheaper.

This post has been edited by Cevax: Jan 2, 2009 - 10:32 AM