Titan

I tried searching, but didn't really find what I was looking for. I also tried posting in the Canadian forum, but I would like to hear opinions on the subject from other people.

Hello, I am currently considering the purchase of an 86 N/A with a motor in need of a rebuild and would very much appreciate any insight into my options.

I inquired to CP Racing (in Toronto) as to an engine rebuild, and he quoted me at around $2000 (Canadian) for new housings, rotors, and all seals + labour etc. Yet, as we talked further he mentioned that he could get me a j-spec engine for much less. I know they are used, but with low mileage. I also like the fact that they are turbo. I was just wondering if anyone could please answer a few of my questions relating to them?

- How reliable are the turbo 1.3b's? In terms of how much money in maintenance and repairs would I have to put in typically within a year?

- Approximately how long would the motor last me given proper maintenance (also with only light mods, ie intake and exhaust)?

- What other components, if any, would I have to buy to complete the install?

- Are there any shops within London-Toronto that could do the swap? Approximately how much would the swap cost?

- Would the engine pass emissions in Ontario?

- What sort of gas mileage can I expect?

- Will the 86 N/A tranny hold up to the motors power?

- I've heard people having problems with these engines shortly after installs, any truth to this?


Any answers or other advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

gsxr

- How reliable are the turbo 1.3b's? In terms of how much money in maintenance and repairs would I have to put in typically within a year? MINE LASTED 100K

- Approximately how long would the motor last me given proper maintenance (also with only light mods, ie intake and exhaust)? MIGHT 150K OR MORE

- What other components, if any, would I have to buy to complete the install? TII HOOD OR FMIC, COMPUTER TO RUN THE ENGINE, AND ALOT OF LITTLE THINGS

- Are there any shops within London-Toronto that could do the swap? Approximately how much would the swap cost? I LIVE IN THE US / MATTERS WHO DOES THE SWAP 1WEEK - 3 MONTHS

- Would the engine pass emissions in Ontario?
DON'T KNOW PROBABALY NOT
- What sort of gas mileage can I expect?
?
- Will the 86 N/A tranny hold up to the motors power?
NOT FOR LONG
- I've heard people having problems with these engines shortly after installs, any truth to this?
BUY A TII

Any answers or other advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Spraintz

iTrader: (1)

$2000 canadian for NEW housings and NEW rortors for a reliable NA sounds pretty good to me

heck $2000 US is good

Titan

In the words of George Castanza:

"Why must there always be a problem!?!"

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