Reference Cost For YRV Turbo K3-VET Engine Swap Project
As a reference, the cost of YRV Turbo K3-VET engine swap project will start from RM5000. Basically, the big portion of the cost will depend on the cost of getting YRV Turbo half cut. Some Myvi owner is able to source for a complete set of YRV Turbo engine below RM3500. If just swapping in the YRV Turbo engine into Myvi, the labor cost and some other items or parts will cost around RM1500. Hence, the estimate cost for a budget engine swap project should be around RM5000.
On the other hand, some project will have more cost because the project include the service such as:
- Standalone ECU / Piggyback
- Tuning
- Add-on Performance Part
- New / OEM / Recon Spare Part
Generally, standalone ECU, piggyback or performance parts are optional. This is because a functioning K3-VET engine and parts does not need piggyback or performance part to operate. However, some Myvi owner will request for additional performance parts for more output power and performance enhancement.
Besides, the project manager or workshop will suggest to install the OEM, Recon or new spare parts. This is because not all the half cut are having complete set of fully function parts. Hence, the YRV Turbo engine swap project will have additional cost for broken parts replacement.
Why The Range Of YRV Turbo Half Cut Cost Is Huge?
When searching for the YRV Turbo half cut, the Myvi owner will find out that the cost or price range is huge. Generally, this is because YRV Turbo half cut is rare and the availability is low. Thus, certain seller or half cut importer will sell a good condition or fully complete YRV Turbo with very high price. On the other hand, some Myvi owner manage to find a YRV Turbo half cut with very low from friend they know. Besides that, some warehouse or seller will offer very good trade when the YRV Turbo half cut condition is not so perfect. Thus, the half cut will have different price tag and difference will be quite big.
As an additional info, the workshop or Myvi owner should always check the YRV Turbo condition before purchase. While communicating with the seller or importer, the buyer can negotiate the price with the seller. Generally, negotiation is good approach for getting a better price.
How The Labour Charge Is Calculate?
Normally, the workshop will review the Myvi, YRV Turbo half cut condition and completeness level. Then, the workshop will come out a quotation or reference cost for doing the engine swap project. On the other hand, some workshop will also let the Myvi owner their charge per hour for additional tasks. Besides, the workshop will also share the price list for different tasks which may required to be carried on. Hence, Myvi owner will know the workshop labor charge and project cost.
Why There Is Still The Cost For Piping And Hose?
Most of the times, the piping and hose of the half cut are degraded. Hence, the workshop will suggest Myvi owner to change most of the piping and hose. On the other hand, it is fined to reused the metal or stainless steel piping.
Does The K3-VET Engine Need A Full Rebuild?
Actually, it depend on the condition of the K3-VET engine. For low bar or YRV Turbo stock setting, a good condition engine does not need a rebuild. On the other hand, the K3-VET engine need a rebuild process if the condition is not good and the engine pressure is low.
Furthermore, the engine need rebuild if the Myvi owner wish to use bigger turbo turbine and increase the bar. This is because the K3-VET engine need a stronger piston and conrod to work with higher turbo pressure and boost more horsepower.
Is That Possible To Reduce The Cost For Other Additional Spare Parts?
If the existing parts are good, the project team can reuse the existing parts. Hence, the project can reduce the cost of using new spare parts.
Estimate Additional Cost For Tuning And Piggyback Unit?
First of all, the tuning and piggyback unit or standalone ECU are always optional. This is because a complete YRV Turbo half cut which have a functioning ECU can work with Myvi. Thus, Myvi owner can consider not to add piggyback unit or standalone ecu for their Myvi after doing the engine swap.
On the other hand, some Myvi owner will add at least a piggyback unit for controlling their K3-VET engine. This is because a piggyback unit will have more feature for fine tuning the mapping, timing and setting. So, YRV Turbo K3-VET engine can optimize the engine operation and its performance.
As a reference info, there are few piggyback options and price range are around RM2000 to RM6500. Generally, different piggyback have different price tag, function and features. On the other hand, the tuning cost will start from RM250 per session. If Myvi owner wish to add piggyback and do fine tuning, Myvi owners can check the cost and options with the dyno tuning workshop.
Get The Quotation For YRV Turbo Engine Swap Project
Myvi owner should talk with several workshops which are specializing in doing YRV Turbo engine swap project. While communicating with the workshop, Myvi owner can tell the workshop about the wishes, requirement and planning. Then, Myvi owner can request the workshops to come out several solution, packages and also quotation. Thus, Myvi owner can review the solution, package and also do comparison before doing any decision. In shorts, please feel free to contact the workshop in order to know more about the solution of doing YRV Turbo engine swap for Myvi.