Estimate a cost on a ae-86 build up!

[Fubawu]

Hey Guys
I am new to the Toyota forums, I have a Suby WRX that has been completely modified
bigger turbo, coilovers injectors, fuel pump, exhaust etc etc. I have been using it as a show/track car.Now I am looking for a rwd project car. Choices are Silvia or GT-S. I like the idea
of the Corolla. So my question is costs. I was thinking I will need to find a some what decent gt-s then do a swap of tranny and engine. I will have the body repaired and painted. Strip the interior and prep for the track. The later I can do myself, though what can I expect to pay for a swap. Also what should I look for and look out for. Thanks for any help you can give.
John

[kunfuzion]

i'm from the same boat, however i'm still working on my impreza. i picked up an 84 sr5 and converted it to gts (wiring, drivetrain, lsd, brakes, interior, etc.), also changed the front end to a levin. i'm currently 3000-4000 into the hole and i'm still looking for a motor. i haven't even started on the suspension or exterior yet. just been replacing things that need to be replaced (tends to be a lot for a 20+ yr old car) back to good-new condition. if you have the time and money go for it, but locating a stock one that hasn't been modified or beat to hell is gonna be a challenge. a 240 would be easily accessible and have less years/mileage on the chassis. but choose what you like and if you need any parts for the ae86 let me know.
Jeff

[REN69]

The problem with "estimating" is that prices are different in all areas. In Canada, expect to pay $2500-$3000 CDN for a 20V or GZE swap and more if you're going with a Haltech standalone. A decent motor alone will run you about $1500-$2000, sure you can find Silvertops for about $500-1000 but most of the time they're not complete.

Body work will depend on the condition of the car, if its a rust bucket (in Canada they tend to be) is not gonna be cheap nor easy to fix, remember its an 18-20yr old car.

As for performance parts.. this ain't a Civic, so your local rice shop most likely won't carry parts, and if they do; be prepared to shell out mad $$$$.

Don't go into this project thinking.. Wow! I'm gonna do up an AE86 just as fast and easy as I did my *insert your past project here*! because if you do, you're better of going with an S13/S14 than an AE86.

[micro214_kp61]

by the time your done the first phase.... $10,000CAD won't be hard to reach.

decent AE86 = $1500-3500
engine swap = $2500-4000
bling-bling suspension = $1500-2500
JDM wheels and tires = $1000
body work and paintjob = $2500-3500
misc. (stuff that you don't actually need but you still buy it) = $1000

[Fubawu]

Ok, thanks for the info, I was estimating 8k-10k. I think I have to start with a GT-S over a sr-5, less work and cost in the long run.

John

[Pineapple]

$60,000 for Formula Atlantic 4A-GE 240HP 13000RPM

[Fubawu]

seems like a fair price, where do I sign