e87 to 3uz

Captain_Stealth

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mk_liamsaidthat said:
hi guys i would like to know can i convert a e87 to a 3uz motor but still retaining orginal bmw gearbox?


If it’s a manual box then yes not sure about the autos


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Camnefdt

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you can keep any combination gearbox with any combination engine as long as you're willing to put the money and time into conversion kits and adapter plates
 

Captain_Stealth

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mk_liamsaidthat said:
Camnefdt said:
you can keep any combination gearbox with any combination engine as long as you're willing to put the money and time into conversion kits and adapter plates

i cannot find any adapter plates


Got a well know person. He does quality stuff

Oom Fana

(083) 752-1655


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mk_liamsaidthat

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Captain_Stealth said:
mk_liamsaidthat said:
Camnefdt said:
you can keep any combination gearbox with any combination engine as long as you're willing to put the money and time into conversion kits and adapter plates

i cannot find any adapter plates


Got a well know person. He does quality stuff

Oom Fana

(083) 752-1655


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thank you
 

Captain_Stealth

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Before going a head know what you getting into

My mate Mark does conversions this is what you pay for a properly done reliable conversion

3uz vvt motor R 18 000.00 , cambelt R 1 250.00 , cambelt tensioner R 950.00 ,cambelt idler kit R 1 450.00 ,water pump R 1 600.00 ,thermostat R 500.00 ,spark plugs R 500.00 ,oil filter R 300.00 ,oil - 15w40 shell helix R 400.00 , auxillary belt 6pk2275 R 450.00 ,aux belt idler bearing R 100.00 ,auxillary belt tensioner bearing R 100.00 ,power steering pump kit R 900.00 ,alternator refurbish kit R 600.00 ,starter motor refurbish kit R 800.00 ,new starter motor cable 25mm R 300.00 ,new spitronics harness - full sequential R 2 000.00 ,throttle body 1uz vvt R 1 500.00 , strip / clean / paint / plating / assemble R 2 800.00 , TOTAL R 34 500.00.00 , 3uz vvt 5 speed gearbox fully prepped R 6 500.00 , hayden oil cooler R 1 350.00 , type4 toyota atf ( 3 tins ) R 1 200.00 , new spitronics harness R 1 680.00 , TOTAL R 10 730.00 , mercury 2 ecu for engine control R 4 600.00 , mercury 2 tcu for gearbox control R 3 400.00 , fuse box R 350.00 ,4 control relays and sockets - bosch R 900.00 ,TOTAL R 9 250.00 , universal brackets R 380.00 ,heavy duty engine mounting rubbbers R 1 100.00 ,TOTAL R 1 480.00 , AIRCON SYSTEM REGASS TOTAL R 400.00 , supply and fit external pump R 950.00 ,fuel filter regulator - 3 bar R 350.00 ,10mm plastic filter R 100.00 ,hoses and clamps R 300.00 TOTAL R 1 700.00 GRAND TOTAL R 58 060.00 exhaust system R 4 200.00 ,spitronics installation and wiring R 3 500.00 ,anti freeze R 300.00 ,hose clamps - air filter R 250.00 ,air filter - K and N R 650.00 ,propshaft bolts R 200.00 ,usb socket and wiring R 400.00 ,extra power cable and lengthen starter cable R 350.00 , consumables ( sleeving / lugs / wire / heatshrink / cable ties etc ) R 1 600.00 ,petrol R 400.00 ,16 inch radiator fan with mounting kit R 900.00 ,TOTAL R 12 750.00



so then add what gerhard bought , hydraulic hoses and fittings for gearbox R 1000.00 , silicone radiator and air filter hoses and clamps R 3000.00 , new propshaft R 3600.00 , powdercoating gearbox / engine mounting brackets R 500.00 , secondhand engine crossmember R 1 000.00 , TOTAL R 9 100.00

so now the total comes to R58060-00 + R12750-00 + R8100-00 = TOTAL R78910-00

now this is excluding removing the old motor and gearbox , and fitting the 3uz with gearbox and doing mountings as gerhard did this with his guys himself , now add in say another R8000-00 for labour

GRAND TOTAL R87910-00



A lot of ppl get caught in this story of 50k conversions. Be careful


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