4g63t swap with 420a into 95 rs

[nicholas9walter]

How much is an engine swap and what all do i have to do besides just the engine and what am i looking at in total price. trust me i don't want to do it, however, i think it might be the best way in my situation. so if anyone can help me out with details and prices please do becuase i don't want to sell my car at all (way too much money into other things not counting the motor).

[ashah000]

Before someone comes and yells at you for not searching... ill post this. This is the third time I believe.

Here are all of the costs of the swap (compliments of 2gnt )
1. 4G63 turbo engine (stock) $1500
2. transmission (stock GS-T FWD) $500
3. wiring harness for engine $300
4. 4G63 ECU (stock) $300
5. shift linkage $200
6. custom engine mounts $200
7. chassis cross member $100
8. complete exhaust $200
9. intercooler, turbo, related parts $500
10. boost gauge/fuel filter, etc $300
11. Installation $1500

Edit>> Not worth it IMO

[nicholas9walter]

that's like over 6 grand and i'm goign to spend about 3 to fix mine and then at least 2 for a turbo i think i'll just do that then

[nicholas9walter]

the difficult part would be buying parts for the swap. The 2nd difficult part would be buying aftermarket parts like exhuast system or something what do you buy for turbo or non turbo how do you know what fits because the car will be like a big combo?

[joemathews]

I think you should sell your car. If it has as much money into "other things" as you claim, it should be a very appealing buy for someone wanting a custom car with stereo, interior, or whatever else you have on your car. I guess it's really up to you whether you want to tell them about the oil leak; personally, I wouldn't feel right about not informing them, but it is your own conscience that must decide that.

Also remember that you can be sued in court if you failed to disclose a major problem with your car that your mechanic informed you about. But, chances are that you'll be able to find someone mechanically inclined, and sell the car for only a thousand less than you would if it didn't have the oil leak (at worst).

This way, you lose the thousand bucks in selling the car, but you save $6000 from putting the new engine in--ergo, a net gain of $5000. That amount alone is enough to buy a GS-T, and you can definitely find something nice for $7000, leaving you plenty to spend on mods! That seems to be the way to go in my opinion. I wouldn't let your interior or what you have into the car cosmetically stop you from selling it, because at the end of the day a car is transportation, and if you can sit in your blitzed, candy red pearl showcar without the engine in running condition, you are going nowhere Sell it!

[nicholas9walter]

you're a smart man joe, but i did leave out one detail. On my car right now i also have to spend some money on fixing my trans, 3rd gear has a broken tooth.

[nicholas9walter]

you know what the great part is, all the stuff i bought for the exterior isn't even put on yet, and of course rims and stuff like that can always be taken off. i just wonder how much i can get for a 95 rs with close to 51 thousand miles on it, a 3rd gear tooth missing, oil burning, and a dent in the side; probably not enough.

[drewh4386]

Not enough 1000-3000 bucks if any

[nicholas9walter]

what if i fixed the trans?

[nicholas9walter]

my budget is whatever i get for that car + 5 grand so i hope that is enough....?

[joemathews]

Nick, with 5 grand you can buy a high mileage gs-t (and by high mileage I mean 100k or so, maybe a little lower). I just picked up my 96 Talon Tsi Awd with 78k, one owner for $6700. It seems to be in good shape so far mechanically, no problems yet, and cosmetically it is awesome.

If you are looking for an AWD DSM, expect to pay a little more (obviously). But I would say that with only $5k you could get a FWD DSM. If you get $2000 for your car (which is conservative, considering it only had 51k miles), you should be in great shape! Best of luck with everything, and I think you made a good decision to sell it .