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fd3s in mauritius island
« on: July 20, 2012, 07:30:47 AM »
hello everyone

i am from mauritius island and i own a fd3s.

unfortunately recently my engine failed, after much considering am thinking about going on the dark side and swap the engine.

it cost too much to maintain the car on a remote island, getting ripped everytime by shipping costs.

what i would like to know is what engine easily available in the the UK for the swap ??

why the UK its only because i have shipping facilities from there.

awaiting response and opinions impatiently
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Re: fd3s in mauritius island
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2012, 09:22:05 AM »
GM has some GenIII/IV motors available in the UK.   :)

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Re: fd3s in mauritius island
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2012, 04:41:55 PM »
I'd be looking for a Vauxhall Monaro LS1/2 if I were you.
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Re: fd3s in mauritius island
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2012, 08:28:33 AM »
i was thinking about a 1jz swap, what are your opinions?

BTW anyone has a cad file for the subframe like tech2 one for example ?
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Re: fd3s in mauritius island
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2012, 08:32:06 AM »
anyone can give me a link where i can find the engines mentioned above online?

thanks in advance
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Re: fd3s in mauritius island
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2012, 04:14:15 PM »
Quote from: ismart87 on July 23, 2012, 08:28:33 AM
i was thinking about a 1jz swap, what are your opinions?

BTW anyone has a cad file for the subframe like tech2 one for example ?


If you want an easy swap go for an LS engine.
You can sometimes find them on http://www.ebay.co.uk/ or in the classified section on http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/index.asp?g=3
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Re: fd3s in mauritius island
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2012, 02:07:35 AM »
thank you  :)
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Re: fd3s in mauritius island
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2012, 02:21:58 AM »
Guys!

costwise which is cheaper ?

1jz complete can be found as from 1000 pounds where as ls engines are quiet more expensive.

does anyone have some approximate figures for a 1jz VS ls swap please ?

we dont have any LS engined cars in Mauritius, am cautious that it wont be the same hassle to find parts overhere same as the 13B.
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