Originally Posted by
bjr48
Wouldn't that cost well over $700 all put together?
Just for the engine then you need the pipe and header!
Sounds pretty cool but how much would it realistically cost? It would take a long time to piece together some used stuff to make if affordable. How much do people do this for realisitcally?
Ya I wouldnt pay retail for that combo...LOL!
I started with an S3 $179.99 and ported it. I later cracked the S3 case and found a brand new WS73 case and bearings on ebay $64.00. I paid full price for the turbo head button on A-main $42.00.
I found a brand new S5 crank on ebay for $32.00.
Motor $179.00
Case $64.00
Head button $42.00
S5 Crank $32.00
So I paid.. $318 to try it.
I had the Cooling head and carb from a worn out C6BBT7. If you have the WS73 your 80% there. Just pick up the turbo head, piston/sleeve/rod, and crank from ebay, then you will be ready for next season.
My buddies at the track do this stuff all the time, and some have found combos they cant live without.
...and yes the Plus 4 by Nova will be an awesome motor when it hits the US!!!!