debating on 4kq turbo conversion

[ed armstrong]

--- Jim Green <jeg1976 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> --- chris franz <cr4ck3r at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Hey gang!
> >   So I'm debating an issue.   I bought an MC
> engine
> > for my 4000q with the
> > intention of installing it next summer.   I'm
> > getting anxious though.   I
> > was planning on installing it outside so it's a
> bit
> > to cold a rainy to
> > attempt it now.   Hence waiting for summer.   Now
> > I'm thinking about have it
> > professionally installed at a shop in portland
> > Oregon.   Has anyone gone
> > this route before?     If so what was the going
> > price for having a shop do
> > the conversion?    I have the engine, computer,
> > downpipe, and tierod.   Also
> > does anyone know a good shop in portland that
> would
> > even do a conversion?
> > The one shop that I deal with wouldn't even
> consider
> > it because they don't
> > want to be liable for used parts.   Ok, thanks in
> > advance.
> > ~Chris
> > 86 4kq
>
> 2Bennett charges around $10k for the entire
> conversion
> if that gives you any idea.  Granted that includes
> an
> engine, it's probably is not outrageous when you
> figure there can easily be 100 hrs involved in doing
> this properly.  I'd recommend doing it yourself, it
> forces you to get to know the car, and you will be
> able to troubleshoot problems much easier.
> HTH
>
>
> =====
> Jim Green


One thing you can do while waiting for better weather
is to rebuild your MC. At a minimum you'd like a new
head gasket, timing belt. The head could probably use
a set of fresh valves, guides etc.
When better weather returns you'll have your MC all
ready to go!

 -ed

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