I am going to do a ca conversion on a corolla for a bloke and I only have a buget of $3500 to spend,
I have been pricing up some things and so far I have come up with
2000 half cut
300 fuel system
150 intercooler
550 exhaust
200 tail shaft
comes to $3200 so far, then there's $300 left for belts hoses and,,, beer?
of corse thats not including labour but he is a pannel beater and is going to paint the my datto in return.

I have 7 weeks to get it done before the car show. wonder what will happen

What about radiator (does S13 fit?), brakes?, $400 for engineers certificate, Tunnel mods, Engine Mounts?, forget the intercooler if budget is the aim, relays and wire, new timing belt ($120), Gearbox and Engine oil/filters $60, Weighbridge costs, New tires after the first drive around the block

I think you have at least another $1000 of unspec'ed expenses. The frontcut will certainly make the job easier. Make sure the frontcut is complete. $2000 is a great price for a frontcut though.

Probably not enough in the budget for your beers, there might be enough for a 6 pack for your mate, for when you tell him he'll need a bit more money.

Chris

Yeah I reckon youre right Chris, its always what you think then generally double it.

Ive measured up my s13 radiator and it fits like a glove,
Ive found struts out of a ra60 celica fit with a little modification, and there 10.5" and vented
The tunnel in a corolla is huge so that shouldnt be a prob,
The engine mounts shouldnt be a problem with a grinder and a welder and half a day taking the engine in and out and a bit of measuring,
I cant see the intercooler costing more than $150 for a supera one or something similar. I guess add nother 50 bucks for piping

and I suppose I might have to settle for light ice

The only thing I havent bugeted for is the engineers report

what about computer? going to use standard? will it work?

gonna use the standard computer out of the half cut

I'm not too familia with the celica models but I know that some celica owners pinch struts out of the same year coronas because you can then use hilux 4-spotters and some larger disc. I have a friend who did this to his corona so if you are interested I'll get more info.

be very careful no garantee the computer in the cut is a goer. i've seen some shockers ,one computer looked like it was twed behind the boat from japan!

If you need it, I have a spare CA18DET computer. $50 + COD. This is just to help the budget CA conversion become a reality. It's not for sale otherwise.

Chris

Thanks heaps Chris, Ill yell out If I need it.
Although I went and had a talk to the guy today and he said I can hear the half cut running before I buy it.
Its got 113000 k's on the clock and looks clean, so I guess thats a good start