miko_supra Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Gonna do my tt conversion in the next couple of weeks. and just wondering how much i could get for my n/a engine? its got 58k on the clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4RK RZ Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 no idea sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 no idea sorry CHEERS BUDDY!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 If a GTE is about 2k use that as a refferance. Thats what id do. No idea though really, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I would say around £500, you can buy TT long blocks for £750, Jezz would be the best man to ask IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 £500 if you're lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I would say around £500, you can buy TT long blocks for £750, Jezz would be the best man to ask IMO beat me to it you git Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 i was thinking of putting it on ebay. But i looked on there and nothing was there as a reference. but i don't think i would get as much as 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 i was thinking of putting it on ebay. But i looked on there and nothing was there as a reference. but i don't think i would get as much as 500. why did you ask then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 why did you ask then cheeky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Well if you consider the fact that a head gasket change will cost above £600 anywhere reputable then I would price a replacement engine in that area as well. Remember the lexus GS uses the same engine and alot of them would be on huge miles. It will fetch a better price with a photocopy of the cars service history especially if you have the japanese history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Well if you consider the fact that a head gasket change will cost above £600 anywhere reputable then I would price a replacement engine in that area as well. Remember the lexus GS uses the same engine and alot of them would be on huge miles. It will fetch a better price with a photocopy of the cars service history especially if you have the japanese history. No jap history but i have 2 years worth of receipts for oil changes etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 you need to be lucky and actually find someone who needs one. They are not exactly the most unreliable engine so there is little if no demand. ebay has one for £99 with no bids, but like DB says it will be worth more to someone in need. If you know its a good engine and are keen to get top money i would try and take a video clip of it running and then arrange to carefully store it after removal ie have a pallet, cover over the exposed intake, maybe even refill with coolant after blanking of the water pump outlet and top cylinder head to rad outlet? IMO you may get £300+ for a complete setup like this but it will take time, £100-£150 buy it now would probably see you get rid of it asap, and holding on to it and selling the odd bit to people via the wanted section (thinking aircon compressor, alternator ECU etc) may get you somewhere inbetween or even more in the (very!) long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 you need to be lucky and actually find someone who needs one. They are not exactly the most unreliable engine so there is little if no demand. ebay has one for £99 with no bids, but like DB says it will be worth more to someone in need. If you know its a good engine and are keen to get top money i would try and take a video clip of it running and then arrange to carefully store it after removal ie have a pallet, cover over the exposed intake, maybe even refill with coolant after blanking of the water pump outlet and top cylinder head to rad outlet? IMO you may get £300+ for a complete setup like this but it will take time, £100-£150 buy it now would probably see you get rid of it asap, and holding on to it and selling the odd bit to people via the wanted section (thinking aircon compressor, alternator ECU etc) may get you somewhere inbetween or even more in the (very!) long run Cheers for that, so if i am going to cover it up and leave it in the back garden for a few months till someone needs it, should i put oil in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I binned 2 today. Needed the space. Put it in your garage, and save it for a rainy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 I binned 2 today. Needed the space. Put it in your garage, and save it for a rainy day. lol, think im gonna to have to. What other cars have the same engine as i might try their forums.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I binned 2 today. Needed the space. Put it in your garage, and save it for a rainy day. Bah, you could have binned on in my direction... Seriously, I have been half looking for another N/A motor in good nick as mine is drinking oil at a frightening rate although it still drives well and not noticeably smokey. Trouble is, all the ones that I've seen have been miles away and I can't get to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I binned 2 today. Needed the space. wheres the club spirit there ? could of gone to a good home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Instead of replacing the engine how much would it cost to make the NA engine look like a TT engine? I know you will have to change compression rates etc - but would it be cheaper than buying a TT engine, or if you went straight to single? I dont like the look of the NA-T conversions because of the bit that goes over the top to the air filter and want a big power turbo engine eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Cheers for that, so if i am going to cover it up and leave it in the back garden for a few months till someone needs it, should i put oil in it? i'd have thought just leaving the oil thats in it now would be ok....... You seriously have to weigh up if its worth the effort to store it and wait (if its left outside too long you may end up doing what Jezz has done), it may pay to just get a few bits off it for spares for the TT (alternator, Crank pulley?) and take the £100 or so then at least its gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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