[Alpha]

I don't know if this goes in tech or talk. Moderators, feel free to move the post if it is in the wrong section


OK, so I REALLY want a turbocharger. However, I'm considering ALL the costs, not just for the initial price, but the total cost in the long run. Basically, my current engine has 43k miles on her, and with a turbo running 8 psi I'd have to replace/rebuild it at 180k or so, give or take a few thousand miles. Taking my job's traveling into account, that'll be in about 5-6 years (I'll average about 24k/year).

This is why I need to know how much it would be to replace or rebuild the 4.0 v6, plus labor. What would be wiser, replacing or rebuilding? By that I mean a function of cost and benefits.
And what else will have to be replaced by then?
This is my first car, and I love her dearly, but before I go spending 5k+ I need to know the total picture, and if this is really worth it. I mean, it might be better to just do basic bolt-on stuff and then trade it in by then. But even so, trade in value will be low either way by that time...

[tinystone]

at a shop ur gonna be looking 1800+ for a rebuild

depending on that shop you may have to pay for
new parts that need replacing

[Alpha]

That's less than I expected. What else will have to be replaced at that mileage?

[tinystone]

ok if u take good care or ur engine starting now since it only has 43k miles you shouldnt have to replace much as far as major parts go. most of ur workin part will be cleaned up as far as power steering an altenators an such. but the shop will most likely give you a warranty on the rebuild

[Alpha]

Right, but my understanding is that a turbo/supercharger isn't exactly 'taking care of your engine'.

So I guess it still wouldn't be all that expensive to do this mod....not if I plan to keep this car for a while.