Nissan 200SX Club - South Africa

So you're going to re-register your car twice to make it legal?

Depends. If the timeline for the proper build isn't that long I may consider driving around with the import motor unregistered. (I don't drive the sx that often as I commute by bike daily)

But, re-registration is not such a big deal to be honest. I've done it twice before and if you have your documentation in order and you show up early then it's not that painful.

There are also places that do it for you at a fee.

If you keep the recepit for the new motor with you then you should be okay in the event of a roadblock.

Also, if the engine number of the CA is in the same place as the SR (at the joint between the block and gearbox) then no cop is gonna be able to check it at a roadblock in the first place..?

Blah blah smartass Dont worry I'm was planning the same at some stage, but the cars not a daily drive to it can afford to be out of action for a few weeks for a rebuild.

I bought a motor for transplant - my car is only a weekend drive. Had to do oil pump and bearings immediately August 2006... its done less than 2000kms and its in for the real deal, because of smoking.

But I think its a lucky packet type of thing buying an import engine...you either accept the risk or you don't. You can't be sure that you are going to get a motor that is in proper working order and won't give you crap for at least a year.

And yes, my engine number is a little bit below the exhaust manifold, which I am sure most CA are - with the turbo being there as well, I think its pretty rough for a metro to stick his head in there and check the numbers to the plate in the bay or even the lisence disc.

Besides they are after easy bucks...

Oh and I don't think that R10 000 sounds expensive... after a couple of rebuilds, one realises how much things cost...even if its not original parts.

I'd say rather rebuild your current motor Doc - 5750 - 6500 for an import is 60% of the rebuild Gary talked about...

I'd say rather rebuild your current motor Doc - 5750 - 6500 for an import is 60% of the rebuild Gary talked about...

At last someone is getting it .

I do get what you're saying Gary. I know R10k is not an astronomical figure when it comes to a rebuild. Especially considering it's a turbo motor with spares as scares and uncommon as a CA.

My NA build cost far more than 10k. Without even trying hard.

If I had to do a BSIC rebuild on my motor with forged pistons ONLY. I would be around teh R14k mark and that is with me doing the labour!!!

I personally think the 2 guys that got the rebuilds done at R10k they got a decent price. Those motor WILL last another 200 000km no problem if they are looked after and respected.

I was told 1 racing mile is like 1000 street miles. Yes the figures arent a science but the principle is the same. Race a motor that was not built to race and it WILL break prematurely.

you would probably think i was lying if you ever found out the cost of my rebuild!!!

but the proof will be on the drift track i suppose!!!

veecee wrote:you would probably think i was lying if you ever found out the cost of my rebuild!!!

but the proof will be on the drift track i suppose!!!

So spill tha beenz!