QUOTED $3K for B16 CONVERSION AT HONDWORLD (vic)??

[raff]

hey guys....
visited hondaworld during the week and got a quote for a b16 conversion in my EG5 VTi hatch....the owner there said bout $3k

it seems like a pretty good price, but im just questioning whether there good or just dodgy...any1 know? or heard anything bout them there?

-RaF-

[ATSE]

This is the one in Oakleigh isn't it? I would only go to them for parts... thats it, i wouldn't let them touch my car. Heard some stories about them.. if u want a conversion done.. drop me a PM

[raff]

i heard that more than once bro.....

any1 else?

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[.uM.]

This is the one in Oakleigh isn't it? I would only go to them for parts... thats it, i wouldn't let them touch my car. Heard some stories about them.. if u want a conversion done.. drop me a PM

So we can trust your word on this...??
What makes you think ur better dropping a b16 than those guys ???
Guess its all about the money...

[ATSE]

Someone has PMS...take it easy mate. I'm not dropping it in.. I never said I was... a friend of mine is.. there are a few examples that he has done around melbourne... let the finished product do the talking. I'm just giving him another avenue.. I'm not forcing him or anything.

[vtc]

Just drop around for prices and see what you can come up. See if they have a warranty period after or something.

I dare say that most GOOD shops have done something bad one time or another. Ive heard of some good dyno places around Brisbane blowing up GTRs. Anyone can do the swap really, its just dependent on the person doing the install and how careful they are. Also make sure you find a decent engine and not just the cheapest you can find..

Just ask HEAPS of questions so that everything is clear, that way you can find out if the mechanic knows what he is talking about. Try to talk to the actuall person doing the install not the receptonist.

Hope that helps.

[one more chance]

3K including engine? if so, thats a friggen bargain...
if just installation... expensive...

[SiR JDM]

Im not fond of Hondworld... very bad experienced with them in the past.

I know a guy who bought a b16a off them.. for his EG.. turned out to be from an ef9/crx the first generation b16...

3k INSTALLED is a very cheap price... be warey of it

[Limbo]

Look best thing buy a car with the engine you want it in.

If you are really gonna get a engine replaced i'd do it yourself!.
That's what i did before. Just make sure you have someone who knows how to finish the job once you start and also a person to wire the thing.

It took me 1 month working on my old car between 7pm to 10pm every night and weekends to get mine done. I'll have to tell you that you will get more satisfaction and find that it will be the cleanest job around. Remember you LOVE your machine to other installers, its just a job. They will cut corners whereva they can. I compared the work that i did with a BD4s job and you could see the difference. Mine looked as good as factory! while the BD4s ( i'm sure you all heard of them) forgot to hookup the radiator fan!

Just make sure you get a good engine (they should be able to start it for you) get a compression test and some manuals and go for it! Most of the tools you should need are just scokets and wrenchs. Engine hoist borrow a friend's or rent one.

If you really get stuck hire a machanic to help you finish the final touches.

[civiceg9]

They have all the parts you want but warranty is an issue. Is 2nd hand so basically what you see is what you buy. Check the engine and write down the engine code.
A guy there last time told me don't do conversion as is not worth it for 30hp lol.

Last time I was there I saw a early model teg VTEC engines for around $1000 from them but is like from a 1990 model and don't look all that pretty to me. (mileage was bloody high too)

There is a mechanic there with glasses and a coat lol, this guy seems to know everything about Honda. He can fix anything that is on a Honda.

[Killer.B]

Maybe try these guys they are experienced with Hondas and I'm pretty sure that one of their owners is an auto engineer. Not sure about sourcing an engine but here's the url>>

http://www.techniktuning.com/

[bubblecivic]

c'mon where are the contacts in sydney !!

only place i've heard of is GPC !! 6k package!!! crazy

[Nuttz]

yeah hondworld have pretty good prices, but not sure about those greeks :) j/k
i've only bought stuff from them though. saw a turbo civic in there once.

[SIKCVC]

they were a little scary when i went there to sell my old engine, wouldn't let them touch my car. cheap parts though.

DO it yourself :P just takes spare time.

[raff]

thanx fella's
just to clear it up the price includes the engine........
and yeh they did seem a little dodgy when i went there but since there professionals im thinkin they would be okay!

anywayz im thinking of doing the conversion with my dad which should be okay and save alot of cash!

[Civic Type R]

raff, ask your friend if he just wants a B16A engine as a start ?

[EG4]

Well they do know alot abt hondas that much is sure, car had an air con prob, took it to a few professional places a/c places and they they all quoted me on different prices and they couldn't determine what was wrong with it (ranging from ECU to compressor probs)

Took it to hondaworld and they fixed everything overnite for $150 and no probs since

knowledge wise seems to be pretty good in that department

[raff]

its for me civic type r so yeh i just want a stock b16a as a start!!

[Civic Type R]

well PM me with your best offer.
Item details are here :)
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13274

[raff]

nah ill b right im gonna buy a half cut!

wats the price of half cuts these days?

[--eskimo-eg--]

a friend bought a complete swap b16a2 for $3800, includes everything, gearbox, looms, etc, even the power window

[BlitZ]

3k is cheap as chips........

[raff]

yeh i know 3K is cheap as......but i have a hoist and all the tools required, all i gotta do is con my oldman into helpin me!

im thinkin if i get an engine n all i need i can get it done relatively cheap!!

[jklo]

This is the one in Oakleigh isn't it? I would only go to them for parts... thats it, i wouldn't let them touch my car. Heard some stories about them.. if u want a conversion done.. drop me a PM


Hi and good day, I was reading and where would you recommend to do a conversion and also at a good price?

How about sourcing parts. I have contacted both honda spares and hondwreck, the rest I am not really sure. THanx

[raff]

this thread is like a year old!

i cant recommend anywhere atm

[panda[cRx]]

How about sourcing parts. I have contacted both honda spares and hondwreck, the rest I am not really sure. THanx

both are hopeless. for parts in melb your best bet is hondworld in westminister st oakleigh

[tRipitaka]

try imlachs..

[raff]

imlachs is ok, hondworld pretty much has or can get most parts!