Cost 2008

Part
Reason
Date
Cost
LabourInstall Autronic and wideband
15 February 2008
£1,521.15
Wiring harness for coilsNeeded for LS1 coil packs
22 February 2008
£65.03
5 × LS1 ignition coilsNeeded as Autronic does not have igniter
22 February 2008
£130.59
5 × MSD ignition wiresNeeed to connect LS1 coils to spark plugs
22 February 2008
£45.45
Labour to diagnose non start issueCould not get car to start with Autronic ECU
22 February 2008
£125.39
Labour to wire up ignition coil harnessConnecting coils to existing loom
22 February 2008
£188.10
Labour for dyno tuneTune engine with Autronic ECU
22 February 2008
£522.55
Siemens 630cc/min injectorsOld injectors were maxing out on their duty cycles
28 February 2008
£180.24
Spark plugsReplace damaged iridiums
14 March 2008
£13.78
5 × MSD CoilsUpgrade LS1 coils
14 March 2008
£128.34
LabourInstall plugs
14 March 2008
£25.45
LabourInstall injectors
14 March 2008
£44.53
Map engine with new injectorsNeeded because injectors were larger
14 March 2008
£243.89
LED rear lights with mirrored bulbsImprove look of rear of car
8 April 2008
£267.84
Red fog lens and clear bulbIncase I need to fit a red fog light rather than a red buld in a smoked lens
8 April 2008
£14.91
LED front side lightsReplace worn out bulbs
10 April 2008
£12.99
Viper Alarm (5900 in US, 480XV in UK)Alarm with pager
13 April 2008
£115.76
Viper SST RemoteSpare keyfob
13 April 2008
£45.28
Directed 506T Glass break sensorAlarm accessory
13 April 2008
£9.43
Directed 520T backup batteryAlarm accessory
13 April 2008
£14.57
Directed 507M tilt sensorAlarm accessory
13 April 2008
£16.69
Directed 513T Mini Piezo SirenAlarm accessory
13 April 2008
£4.53
16" SPAL pusher fanProvide more space behind radiator
16 April 2008
£32.25
10 × NGK R5671 A7 Spark PlugsDifferent design plugs
16 April 2008
£15.12
10 × NGK R5671 A8 Spark PlugsCooler temperature plugs
16 April 2008
£15.12
MSD 34019 8.5mm CableSpark plug cable to make custom leads
19 April 2008
£21.83
MSD 3301 × 3 Straight bootSpark plug boots to make custom leads
19 April 2008
£9.19
MSD 3304 × 3 45 degree bootCoil boots to make custom leads
19 April 2008
£8.73
MSD 8841 wire spacerConnect together custom leads
19 April 2008
£6.13
Lambda bungNarrow band lambda not needed so plug hole
19 April 2008
£1.51
HKS SSQ Blow off valveOld valve isn't sealing completely
21 April 2008
£120.71
HKS Weld on flange kitAttach HKS blow off valve to intake piping
21 April 2008
£14.14
HKS Weld on flangeAttach HKS blow off valve to intake piping
21 April 2008
£7.57
2.75" straight silicone connectorFor new inlet piping
21 April 2008
£3.03
2.25" - 2.75" silicone transitionFor new inlet piping
21 April 2008
£8.84
2.25" silicone humpFor new inlet piping
21 April 2008
£6.06
2.25" straight silicone connectorFor new inlet piping
21 April 2008
£3.03
0.86 exhaust housing for turboBetter breathing at higher revs
21 April 2008
£156.57
Waterproof connectorsUsed in wiring up LED lights
23 April 2008
£9.31
Adjust radiator bracketMove radiator back 1cm
29 April 2008
£34.70
Radiator CapReplace leaking cap
29 April 2008
£5.78
Radiator mountsExtra needed to move radiator at top mounting position
29 April 2008
£12.57
6' of 0 Gauge earth cableNeeded to move battery to boot
1 May 2008
£14.88
Gold plated ring terminalsNeeded to move battery to boot
1 May 2008
£5.42
Pair of battery terminalsNeeded to move battery to boot
1 May 2008
£13.81
25' of 0 Gauge power cableNeeded to move battery to boot
4 May 2008
£127.29
8 Gauge ring terminalsConnect wires to battery cable in engine bay
4 May 2008
£5.30
Power distribution blockFuse box for boot, fuel pump and interior light
14 May 2008
£25.76
Rebuild centre section of turboBlades were mangled from piston breakup
15 May 2008
£282.16
JIC × 1/4" NPT AdapterConnect Aeroquip fitting to turbo
15 May 2008
£0.73
90 degree Aeroquip fitting FCM4033Attach water hose to turbo
15 May 2008
£4.42
High performance braided hoseConnect turbo water feed to radiator
15 May 2008
£36.62
Nuts/Bolts/washersNeeded to mount MSD LS-1 coils
21 May 2008
£7.49
Battery TrayStainless steel battery tray for boot
22 May 2008
£146.82
Straight inlet pipeNew length made up matching turbo and no MAF
22 May 2008
£146.82
LabourTear down motor
4 June 2008
£283.34
Exhaust Manifold GasketNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£11.42
5 × Intake ValvesNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£88.02
Flexible ShaftReplaced stretched cable
20 August 2008
£10.80
Accelerator CableNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£34.84
20 × Valve SealsNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£11.70
Timing BeltNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£33.20
Sump SealerNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£6.44
Rear Main SealNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£34.28
3 × Oil FilterSpares
20 August 2008
£18.19
10 × Head BoltsNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£47.34
2 × CV GasketsNeeded for driveshaft rebuild
20 August 2008
£14.21
Intake GasketNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£26.42
Cylinder Head GasketNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£37.75
2 × Sidelight Wiring LoomReplace falling apart cable
20 August 2008
£62.30
Oil PumpReplace worn out pump
20 August 2008
£257.87
Oil Pump GasketNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£10.15
Exhaust Valve GuideNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£15.14
CrankshaftNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£273.78
Radiator Support RailSwitch cooling fan position
20 August 2008
£8.82
Various nuts and boltsNeeded for engine rebuild
20 August 2008
£75.92
LabourCheck crank
22 September 2008
£30.94
LabourRemove pistons from rods
29 September 2008
£54.16
LabourClean up head. Inspect springs, guides and seats
3 October 2008
£332.79
LabourInstall 4 valves and CC head
7 October 2008
£116.09
LabourRemove valve guide seals from head
10 October 2008
£38.68
Intake ValveNeeded for engine rebuild
22 October 2008
£18.66
Trust WasherNeeded for engine rebuild
22 October 2008
£7.66
Radiator Support RailSwitch cooling fan position
22 October 2008
£58.72
Custom JE PistonsReplace broken pistons
31 October 2008
£832.86
Custom Exhaust ValvesReplace damaged valves
7 November 2008
£220.14
LabourResurface head and install guides
3 December 2008
£366.56
Total Year Cost
£ 8,485.39

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