DaveyLC
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I share my workshop with a close friend of mine and we were talking about offering a 1.8 Conversion service..
I've never really had the time to openly offer a conversion service myself as my spare time is quite limited and precious to me.. but he's happy to help out with the lift and shift monkey work and I can then concentrate on the electronics side of it.
We would offer a rapid turn-around and prices depend on what model you start with, generally the more basic the model the cheaper the conversion (as less work is involved).
We'd like to focus on the small block 1.8's because its a safe and tidy conversion.. I'm not a big fan of the 'bodging' that has to be done to fit big block engines and the chassis really isnt designed for its additional weight or physical size.
All work would be carried out in a secure, fully fitted workshop that was in commercial use until we took it on.
Just curious to see what sort of interest there is really?
[Edited on 25-03-2009 by DaveyLC]
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S@M
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what sort of price would you charge for a 2000 1.4 sport with aircon, etc
also im guessing you supply the engine?
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by S@M
what sort of price would you charge for a 2000 1.4 sport with aircon, etc
also im guessing you supply the engine?
We would be looking to offer the conversion service only, although I'm sure if we can obtain an engine a Price could be worked out..
Be looking at up to £500 for the conversion... a 16v with A/C is the one that requires the most work so it will be the top whack.
A 8v with no PAS/AC would be in the region of £400.
A full list of all parts required would be supplied.
[Edited on 25-03-2009 by DaveyLC]
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lil_g
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Sounds absolutely sweet 
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lee_dodd
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how much to convert a corsa gsi?
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by lee_dodd
how much to convert a corsa gsi?
With A/C £500 without £450.
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Ellis
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Good idea that, great for a cheeky bit of cash
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lee_dodd
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does that include you supplying everything needed and would i keep all the stuff u take off? like engine, wiring, gearbox etc...
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by lee_dodd
does that include you supplying everything needed and would i keep all the stuff u take off? like engine, wiring, gearbox etc...
No its just labour.. If it included everthing Id' be getting about £150 to do 12+ hours of work..
You can have your old engine back of course (minus some hoses that are required), the original loom will be used to build the new loom and You're gearbox will stay in the car.
[Edited on 25-03-2009 by DaveyLC]
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pow
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Can you keep the AC with this conversion?
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SeanXE
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
Can you keep the AC with this conversion?
Read above
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pow
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I'm not understanding, does he mean that donar cars WITH AC are more difficult to do because you have to remove more original stuff/wiring to get the 1.8 in or you are able to use the AC on the 1.8 engine with a 1.4/1.6 donor car.
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*JonnyG*
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Sounds a good deal.
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DaveyLC
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Not sure about keeping A/C.. a) I couldnt guarentee that it will remain gas tight (not being an A/C engineer) and b) its a right pain in the arse to remove without fucking it up
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pow
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What about just for me Davey 
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
What about just for me Davey
AirCon. Your such a fanny.
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pow
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It's called skin conditions
[Edited on 25-03-2009 by pow]
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
It's called skin conditions
My bad. Jizz is good for the skin apparently
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pow
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trust you to know
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
trust you to know
One of many reasons to suck me off
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
What about just for me Davey
We can discuss it lol 
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Nick-S
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Just 1.8s or do u you think you could do a z16leh?
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DaveyLC
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Corsa VXR? Engine isn't a problem but you can't use the management as its CANBUS.
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pow
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Have to be standalone yeh?
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Nick-S
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Corsa VXR? Engine isn't a problem but you can't use the management as its CANBUS.
my car uses canbus. fucking hate it 
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