Budget six conversion builders, Please tell us how you do it! Options

[anthony]

I compiled the following list of conversion parts. This is just to put a six cylinder engine in the car and doesn't include a 5 lug conversion or suspension mods. So for you guys that throw out low total conversion prices please tell us how you did it and how you cut costs. Often I see references to exceptional deals on engines that can't be easily reproduced or incomplete parts lists that don't include all the parts or headers/exhaust.

[grantsfo]

I will list prices without tax and shipping. Pulled my actual invoices rather than doing this from memory (I have a shipping sponsor so all my big frieght is free)

Used (35,000 miles) but strong running 2.4 911 E engine with triple webers, 914-6 oil tank, filler, complete 914-6 engine tin set, 912 engine mount bar (sold for $50) $2375 (total cost minus sold part $2325)

MSDS Headers with 914club 20% discount $432 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap56.gif)

Used Muffler. $250

Clutch conversion Kennedy Engineered Products Est. $500

I'm still shopping for the other items on your list and hope I will come under the prices you have quoted.

I was patient and shopped for nearly a year until I found my engine and conversion part deals. I lost plenty of ebay auctions and didnt get to classifieds in time for lots of 6 conversion part deals, but I was persistant and feel I'm making a budget 6 conversion a reality. Froogle.com is my freind too.

I remember when Trekkor was doing his budget 6 that some, includling myself, believed his situation was unusual and it wasnt realistic to do a 6 conversion for such low costs. Now I think I'm on track to make another budget conversion at similar cost.
However I may be unique as I'm all about function and budget rather than making a pretty car that wins popularity contests. My conversion 914-6 will be mechnically sound and well balanced track and AX car.