19 replies to this topic

[siztenboots]

brakes and fuelpump are same , if you are going to get a donor engine then try and get a VX one as you need all the different hoses.

[techieboy]

+intercooler +exhaust +cut boot bulkhead Would be more cost effective to sell your NA and buy a turdo.

[ChrisS1]

Also worth bearing in mind that rear clam (boot) is diffent between NA and turbo.

[ChrisS1]

Do a search on supercharger - been covered loads of times. Basically £3k ish and you can get a stage 2 SC fitted.

[NickB787]

Why go to all the hassle of changing the engine, has been done but £££ just s/c the 22se, much better IMHO,

or if you really want to get rid of money

how to get ride of money

Edited by NickB777, 18 April 2011 - 09:58 AM.

[techieboy]

Courtenay's can do it (bottom of the page) but again, it's more expensive than their full monty SC conversion, let alone DIY or Joe & Lee conversions. If you're paying professional companies to do it, then you're going to pay a lot.

Not wanting to sound like too much of a twat here but given the problems you've had with door trims are you really up for doing an engine conversion and dealing with the issues that are likely to crop up there?

[ChrisS1]

Maybe the best thing would be to say what you are trying to achieve, then people with far more experience and knowledge than me can advise on how to reach your goal. Are you just looking for more power or is there a different reason you want to swap engines?

[Graeme Lambert]

I fully agree, I couldnt even sort my door trims out, but I have money, I like the idea of just giving the money to someone who can get the job done, I just want the VX to look good, and to go like shi** of a shovel

So, Turbo vs. Supercharger?

I am torn between both worlds, I'd love to supercharge the VX, but is that wise on a 2.2 engine with 140k on it??

Again, I am torn between both worlds, I dont want to pay for something like this only to knacker the engine in the process

I love my turbo, but if i was in your position i'd have my engine rebuilt (given its mileage) with an S/C conversion. Job done...

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[techieboy]

I am torn between both worlds, I'd love to supercharge the VX, but is that wise on a 2.2 engine with 140k on it??

Again, I am torn between both worlds, I dont want to pay for something like this only to knacker the engine in the process

Guess you need to get the health of that engine checked before making any decisions. Mine was SC'd at 60,000+ miles with no issues (until I went for more internal mods).

SebF is running a group-buy in the Group Buy section for another batch of imported compressors and inlet manifolds for a fraction over £1k. Alternatively speak to Joe and/or Lee who can offer a turnkey conversion for very reasonable rates, depending on what power level you're looking for.

[Winstar]

For the money it would cost to pay someone to convert to the boat anchor you could rebuild the Z22SE with uprated components and supercharge to around 300bhp. Plus cars onverted to Z20LET's are worth less than a std NA if you try to sell them.

[jonnyboy]

Sounds like a good opportunity to have a rebuild with forged internals, charge it and whack the boost up.

[slindborg]

But with a rebuild, forged internals and a supercharger surely thats going to end up costing towards the 5k mark?

only if you are a chequebook modder....

[Nev]

Dont do it Daniel. I know what's involved and it's way too much hassle for just 300 BHP. You also introduce lots of risk that you car never works again properly.

[vocky]

But with a rebuild, forged internals and a supercharger surely thats going to end up costing towards the 5k mark?

so about the same as a z20let conversion then

just buy a low mileage z22se engine for around £750, get Joe and Lee to fit a sc and for around £4k you will have 250bhp

[spuk87]

Definitely more cost effective to either supercharge, or sell your NA to buy a turbo. I would choose supercharge by a mile, depending on the implications it will have on insurance. I'd imagine a standard turbo is cheaper to insure than a SC VX, and will be much easier to find companies who will even quote you.