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BigMal · 04-03-2005, 01:13 PM

Glad to see we have finally put the thermostat is in the head and not the block
to bed. I would still recomend a GTX motor over doing up a N/A for cost effectiveness
but if you cant find one or if you prefer to do your N/A so as to use the BP05 head
etc will throw some prices of Bits I bought to take out some guesswork. I bought
a GTR intake manifold for $50 and also some B6T rods $60 which are large H beams.
Add $200 for some BPT injectors another $200 for a VJ20 and around $70 for a BPT
exhaust manifold would cover most bolt on parts. Engine rebuild cost is up to you
depends on whether you go forged or cast pistons. The crank is the same between
the turbo and NA the TX3 manual says so.

Hope this helps

04-03-2005, 01:13 PM	#20
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195	Glad to see we have finally put the thermostat is in the head and not the block to bed. I would still recomend a GTX motor over doing up a N/A for cost effectiveness but if you cant find one or if you prefer to do your N/A so as to use the BP05 head etc will throw some prices of Bits I bought to take out some guesswork. I bought a GTR intake manifold for $50 and also some B6T rods $60 which are large H beams. Add $200 for some BPT injectors another $200 for a VJ20 and around $70 for a BPT exhaust manifold would cover most bolt on parts. Engine rebuild cost is up to you depends on whether you go forged or cast pistons. The crank is the same between the turbo and NA the TX3 manual says so. Hope this helps __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!