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[Shamone]

As in the title, I'm really considering this as an option, but after searching I see figures of £8K discussed (including other work) which makes it unclear how much it costs on it's own. I need to convince the wife, as I have £4K saved up, so will need to put the remainder on the credit card. Anyone know how much it would cost to get 250BHP? I'm also wondering whether the root that Vocky is going down with the LSJ engine is too difficult for an amateur mechanic like me! Does anyone know if he's put a post on what actually he's doing? Cheers Simon

[Baron Von Scubadaddy]

simple solution............... lie

[Exmantaa]

I'm also wondering whether the root that Vocky is going down with the LSJ engine is too difficult for an amateur mechanic like me! Does anyone know if he's put a post on what actually he's doing?

Cheers Simon

Saw that Vocky sold his 2,4 inlet etc. and was wondering what he is up to now. You say he is going the LSJ route? Interresting, as I have such an engine waiting in my garage...

[LazyDonkey]

The "real" prices are on Courtenays website. IIRC It's £5k plus whatever you want to spend on suspension tyres etc. First make it stop, then make it handle....etc etc etc

[alanoo]

Saw that Vocky sold his 2,4 inlet etc. and was wondering what he is up to now. You say he is going the LSJ route? Interresting, as I have such an engine waiting in my garage...

No, Vocky is going the CDTI route
Or maybe it was the E85 route ?

Or maybe any of those ones ?

[NickB787]

As in the title, I'm really considering this as an option, but after searching I see figures of £8K discussed (including other work) which makes it unclear how much it costs on it's own.

I need to convince the wife, as I have £4K saved up, so will need to put the remainder on the credit card.

Anyone know how much it would cost to get 250BHP?

I'm also wondering whether the root that Vocky is going down with the LSJ engine is too difficult for an amateur mechanic like me! Does anyone know if he's put a post on what actually he's doing?

Cheers Simon

depends are you going from a stock standard car, do you need to buy a miltek / 2tublar ?

Speak to Jon at Courtenay's , you may be supprised

[mandarinvx]

What exhaust do you have at the moment - that may affect the cost a fair bit

[Shamone]

I've got the Nitrons, team Dynamics with 888's and Mintex 1144's. Now it's time for the POWER! PS. I only have a VSE

Edited by Shamone, 13 June 2008 - 10:20 AM.

[NickB787]

I have a full Miltek going cheap in about a week

[mandarinvx]

So it will be £5.5k for the supercharger setup Another £1.2k (ish) for a system And you could then consider a manifold - Dbilas (£250) or Thorney (£1000)

[richyroff]

simple solution...............











lie

Can we have a ban on discussing the cost of supercharging with Doris' in earshot at the national please?

[Shamone]

I think after seeing Courtney's video of the glowing manifold, I'll be sticking with the OEM or a Dbilis cast manifold- Jesus that looks hot! Nick how much to you want for your system?

Edited by Shamone, 13 June 2008 - 11:28 AM.

[vocky]

Saw that Vocky sold his 2,4 inlet etc. and was wondering what he is up to now. You say he is going the LSJ route? Interresting, as I have such an engine waiting in my garage...

No, Vocky is going the CDTI route
Or maybe it was the E85 route ?

Or maybe any of those ones ?

CdTi diesel power rocks

all will be revealed in a few weeks

[samb]

would realy like to know a total price as have been looking at doing something

[mcewanslager]

I think after seeing Courtney's video of the glowing manifold, I'll be sticking with the OEM or a Dbilis cast manifold- Jesus that looks hot!

Nick how much to you want for your system?

have you got a link to the vid?

[davestarck]

I have a full Miltek going cheap in about a week

Might be interested in that

Dave

[luna_s]

got to say that vockys cdti conversion is going really well ... (oops cats out of the bag.... )

[jules_s]

got to say that vockys cdti conversion is going really well ... (oops cats out of the bag.... )

Should be interesting...look forward to the details although I'm not sure I will be going down a swap route anytime soon

[thelynxeffect]

Speak to Jon at Courtenay's , you may be surprised

You may be very surprised

Edited by thelynxeffect, 13 June 2008 - 09:47 PM.

[Shamone]

Here's the link to the video, just scroll down towards th e bottom and play the vx220 video

http://www.courtenay...?...c&docId=102

Cheers Simon