Shall I say...SIX?, costs, plus' and minus' of conversion Options

[Trekkor]

I have a line on a 911 engine with Webers in the 245hp range for, say...$1500. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

I don't have any of the details on displacement, CR, builder, age, blah, blah...yet.

Of course, you buy it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

Question is, What will I pay to finish the install?
After exhaust, fuel set-up, adapters,oil tank,etc...Bottom line is?

$2000...$3000...$5000...tell me straight up, I'm sitting down! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif)

What are the positives and negatives of doing this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[campbellcj]

Add to the list some kind of external oil cooler (depending on the engine, application and climate) and very likely "some" work on the Webers even if the engine is sound.

Also, think about stuff like CV's and axles as your ancient original ones could give up the ghost quickly when asked to transmit 2-3X the torque of a stock 4-banger.

And all the stuff you would do on any -4 or -6 car being upgraded becomes all the more important with a high-perf project -- fuel lines, brakes, suspension, steering, lights/electrical, etc.

Basically, take nothing for granted and assume the worst case i.e. that EVERYTHING on the car will need to be checked and refurbed or replaced. If you happen to luck out in certain areas, then great. Better to have "positive" surprises than negative ones...why do you think so many incomplete six conversion projects end up for sale? Unrealistic expectations going in... I thought I would have my car "done" in a year; no dice, it will be more like 2 1/2 years before it is at a reasonable doneness state per my original vision. I was not too delusional on costs as I had the BTDT factor to go by (plus stories from this board and others.)

To echo the usual advice, if you can find a car that is already "close" to what you want to end up with (and have cash to fund it all at once) then BUY IT as you virtually always come out waaaay ahead.