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IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#868382
So I have a Bay window Panel van with a toyota 4AGE 100kw conversion. Its complete and running with the factory JDM Efi and computer. I'm running a Honda racing radiator between the rails with a complete bolt in staino/acrylic laminate scoop and cowling.

Im Thinking of going back aircooled, what would this conversion be worth, and is anyone possibly interested before it goes to the ebay???

This woiuld be a sweet motor for a baja or rail or even another kombi.

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#868426
?????.....I am just going to take a stab in the dark.....5k???

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IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#868428
Sound fair I guess.
Im just trying to detirmine if its something peeps here would be intereted in.

If not I know the toyota guys will bite. 4Age engines are big in the drift scene!

cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#868445
Why are you going back to air-cooled?

IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#868452
Im just more suited to air cooled engines I think. im thinking typr 4 and turbo.

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#868457
it's worth what someone will pay at an auction
or put what u want on it n see how you go??
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3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#868459
sell it to the Toyota guys
then buy a motor off of the Subaru guys, way way better then a type 4 turbo.
even add Air/conditioning to your bus. 😵😵‍💫
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IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#868461
Sorry but Subaru is one thing im not intersted in!

waveman1500 Also rides a Honda

1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#868469
If I was you I would seriously consider leaving the motor in there! Building the type 4 engine will cost you many thousands more than you will make on selling the 4AGE. I would think that it would be difficult to get more than $3000-$4000 for it. A turbo Type 4 build is going to set you back at least double that amount I would think!
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IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#868477
thanks for all the great advice.

I think ill try putting a 1600 box behind the 4age before i make my final decision.

money isnt reaaly the issue, more driveability and being a little different if i can.

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#868790
I agree, type 4 would be a winner in this case even it it costs way more than other engines. I would love a type 4 engine if ....?..... yeah I just want one.

torque is awesome!

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IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#868800
The way I see it is.... The 4age lacks low end tourqe so the 3 rib box should get it moving a little easier... These engines aren't scared to rev so in theory it should still handle the freeway trip too!

Failing that back to type 4 tourqeyness!

All in good fun!

One way or another I'm trying to get the bus ready for Wsid in Feb!

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#868868
depends HUGELY on what generation 4age it is.

for my celica, i bought a jdm gen 2 3sge with ecu and loom for $800 (low km as well) [Well actually it was two from a guy whose projects fell through, and sold the spare for the same price so in turn my motor was free lol].

That was a bargain, as they usually go for $1200 - $1500 from the importers on egay.
Given that you have the adapter plates and radiator, add another couple of hundred. but in total, the engine itself wouldn't attract much more than that to the person who looks around at the market price.

if it was a 4agze then i can see it being more sort after. Then again, 3sgte fetches $1800+

As you may or may not be aware, the 3sge and 4age series are related closely being Toyota small 4 cylinders, both Yamaha performance turned. Cept the 3s are larger in capacity and younger, but are like mechanical 'brothers'.
Ebay is a a great gauge to see the value of such in the market.

Be aware that these prices are for 'low km' donks, and a relatively fresh.

Personally i would love your engine setup. If i had the cash, i'd offer ya $1500 for the lot. If the motors been around and not low km, i'd feel that was fair. Now... if only i had $1500 to spare lol...

wikipedia will help you deterimine what gen if you are unsure. Younger 4age's are worth more of course (ebay has gen 4 halfcut from 1991-1995 for $1650). Earlier unrevised 4age's from the 80's get substantially less (there is an early 4age on ebay with only $61 on the biddin with 24 hrs left to go).
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IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#868889
Thanks Chris.
My motor is the third generation 16v engine. Most people refer to it as a red top or small port. Kms are low and it is out of a ae92 gti corolla. This motor in theory is around 100kw.

IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#868891
If I was to sell it it would come with everthing:
* motor with cut/shut inlet manifold
* Sherman adapter
* Kennedy stage two clutch 228mm
* computer and loom
* vl turbo fuel pump and surge tank.
* full exhaust system ready to bolt into a bay window bus
* radiator, piping and the cowling for belly mount install

Pretty much id be selling a complete conversion. Not just an unfinished project.

IWL_86 Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#869261
Not selling now!!

I put the 1600 box back in and this think screams!!! its Just singing at 7000rpm!!!!

I might go turbo before Feb Drags, but even as it should turn heads!!!


What a diffence gearing can make!!