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[-nick]

Just looking over this thread briefly, I didn't notice any mention of fuel or ignition management? Adapting the stock CIS would be a nightmare and anything else is going really cost not only in parts, but also in dyno tuning. Then there's getting an exhaust made (I paid $300 for a pretty simple custom header back job).

It's a great thought- when you're able to throw around $10k without blinking, have a garage full of equipment, and a full year to dedicate to it. Then you still have a car that will need a completely new suspension to handle the power (figure at least another $1k) and the brake upgrade/wheels/tires (+ $1k), the list goes on...

I'm just saying, this is a really expensive proposition! I know it sucks, but when I was around your age, I probably made less than $8k a year and even working that much wasn't easy with school/social committments/etc. Not to mention by the time you've gone to a few concerts and have taken out a few women, there's not much left!

Best of luck,
-nick

[jamez]

I'm assuming the 4A-GZE will have a computer that comes with it, then all you have to do is supply power and ground to it (maybe a few other stuff). shouldn't be that hard, but you will have to do some research to find what wires go where..
I can say from personall experience that putting a different motor in a 924 is a fairly tough job, but doable. however if you have little or no mechanical experience it would be damn near impossible.
exactly what type of class are you taking? just make sure they are gonna teach you enough to do a job like this, it will require knowledge of how an engine/drivetrain/car works, but more than anything fabrication and engineering skills.
As far as money goes: If you leave the 4A-GZE stock at first then you wont have to worry about suspension/brakes. better brakes and suspension is always a good thing though, so definately plan on it in the future, especially once you start modifiying the engine for more power.
if you are doing your own fabrication of parts, or have a friend that isn't charging you, then it could probably be done for $2000 or $3000, if you are thrifty. what I would do is make a list of all the parts you know you are gonna need, then double the price.. And if you are not thrifty, then you could easily spend $15000 on a project like that...
but don't let any of this discourage you, if you really want to do it, just make sure you completely understand what you are getting yourself into, and what the end result is. also if you just want a fast car, get something like a 300ZX tt, it would probaly be cheaper in the long run...

[Lizard]

now what would be really funny is having him getting the engine in the car everything together, and going to take it for a drive, only to find out that the engine turns the wrong way giving him 4-5 revers gears and 1 forward gear
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[jamez]

haha, that would be hillarious.

[CBass]

[CBass]

[geezergary]

I wish you good luck ! The 4a is a good engine . My son has
done very well with them at solo 2(the older 4age - sounds great
bouncing off the the rev limiter at 7900 rpm ) ! ! !
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