Here is what the engine swap is costing me so far EXCLUDING purchace of my Micra, spraying the bumpers, fitting the sound system, new car Matts, hid bulbs, fog lights, fury seats and splitter etc. they are NOT ESSENTIAL to the build, So will leave those bits out.
A Donor car almera gti £700. had to source another used gearbox £150. Labour to fit the sr20de £2300. New Ecu £450. X2 Custom shafts and new c.v. joints £880. Coilovers £350. New radiator £150. New wheels and tyres £550. Wheel arches materials £60. Strut brace £25. New battery £60. body shop £680. Reinforcements and wideband £1280. Three inch exhaust £350.
So that is a grand TOTAL of £7985.
Next will be the turbo and a remap, that will set me back around £1300 on top of grand total.
Thankfull making this detailed blog of the build has kept me going. Well worth doing for anyone thinking about going on such a journey. I never thought I would spend this much and it would take this long to build. If I new this i don't think i would have started this project. It will only ever be a toy. But I love it and wouldn't ever part with my micra. I am very pleased with its evolution, going from a basic 1.0L to the car it is today. It boasts big turbo power, classic 80s retro Japanese styling, its dripping with one off custom work, a power to weight ratio that can match any sports cars of today's standards and turns heads where ever It goes. But to top it all off it's still very functional with bright lights, an amazing sound system, sunroof and comfortable seats. It really is my dream hot-hatch.
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