Conversion from GR to GPX MIVEC

YYgirl · Post by **YYgirl** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 12:07 am

hey, i am wondering if it is possible to convert a normal V6 GR engine into a GPX mivec? and how much am i looking at? hehe

dannyboyau · Post by **dannyboyau** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 12:10 am

why dont you go for a 6A13 mivec or turbo,

YYgirl · Post by **YYgirl** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 1:23 pm

hehe, i dont understand what a 6a13 mivec is, how much is it and how much work is it? thanks!

Jono · Post by **Jono** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 1:39 pm

6a13 is the engine model... a 2.5 lt v6 twin turbo.....hmmm

FTO GR and GPX share the same 6a12(2.0lt v6),
But GPX has the Technology MIVEC

mivec is Variable valve timing.. just like VTEC YO!!!!!(honda) and VVTl-i(toyota)

jono

ps woops, i just read your post, u know all this stuff. hahahaha

YYgirl · Post by **YYgirl** » Fri Jun 06, 2003 2:10 pm

oh cool, but 6a13 must cost heaps??

GPXXX · Post by **GPXXX** » Sat Jun 07, 2003 9:21 am

yygirl, personally i don't think it makes sense to convert a GR motor into a MIVEC because for the costs involved in the GR --> GPX conversion, you're better off with a basic turbo install as you will be getting way more than the extra 25kw that the MIVEC motor will give you... however, you may be up for extra costs, plus insurance and engineer's report.

if i were you, i'd either trade in the GR to buy a GPX, or save up a little more (or sign up for a personal loan if you're suicidal) for a custom turbo job.

btw, the 6A13 will cost you at least twice the costs required for the turbo job, so if you ain't got at least $15K to spend - either keep saving or forget it.

dannyboyau · Post by **dannyboyau** » Sat Jun 07, 2003 9:56 am

i was actually suggesting if you wanted to convert a GR to a mivec you might as well use the 6A13 mivec being developed by RPW in Perth or go for a turbo.

I highly recommend the turbo option, once you get use to it, it so nice to drive.

GPXXX · Post by **GPXXX** » Sat Jun 07, 2003 11:50 am

i never knew they were making a 6A13 with a MIVEC head... prob same power but more torque??