OK. Thanks everyone for thier opinion. It does help me a lot. Its seems like most of you are suggesting me to go with 4G63T.
Since I have got the car, I would like to stick with the 4G93T for the following reasons:
- I wouldn't want to be competiting in a 2.0L and above class, so 1.8L is the way to go.
- 2.0L conversion seems to be very common mods in the GSR and I hardly see anyone go hard on the 1.8L so I want to give it a shot.
- It may take me longer to look for a 4G63T now and build it up than doing up the 4G93T. And it would be pain in the ass to find one locally.
- 2.0L conversion can actually cost more than doing up the 4G93T. When I tried to break down the costs it shows that unless you got a very good deal from somewhere (which u gonna have to wait for ages) you will ended up paying shit load of money.
With the 2.0L conversion I will need:
- 4G63T 7bolts (EVO) ... found one for $3000
- 4G63T 6bolts (VR4) ... cheapest quote was $1700
- A new ECU ... power fc for $1100
- 4G63T engine mounts ... not yet found $??? (not needed if I manage to get a front cut)
- Drive shaft (if goes with VR4 engine) ... not yet found $???
- Aircond bits & pieces ... saw one before for $260
- Larger injectors 750cc perhaps ... HKS $800a set of 4 comes with fuel rail
- Gaskets etc ... $400 at the max
- Exhaust ... $800 apexi
- Registering, passing pit & government's crap ... $200
- Bolts etc ... $??? (not yet found)
Parts alone that I will need for the 2.0L conversion will be atleast $4000 or more. Could ends up $3500 if lucky. And then add the labour on top of that??? That would be like a $6500+ conversion and those are not included the parts that I have gathered already.
While staying with the 4G93T it would cost me:
- recondition cylinder head ... $600
- rods & pistons ... $???? (not yet found one)
- Gaskets etc ... $400 at the max
- bolts etc ... $??? (not yet found)
- Exhuast ... $800 too I guess
Anyhow. Upgrading the 4G93T I am aiming at$5000 or less. Extra parts that I would need for forged internals I'll be hoping that it would stay around $1500 - $2500 ... labour on top of that I am hoping for less than $5000 all up.
Again, that is just want my opinion is. I wanted to know what other people thinks too. Thats the whole point of the forum. Exchanging ideas and opinions and giving & recieving advices.
Still looking forward for more opinions people. Your comment will be greatly appreciated