Ok, I've done some more research and this is what I came up with:
1. 2.5l to 2.8l Conversion kit including crank, piston, conrods, rings, head gasket etc. for $1,800 from M&D in the UK
2. Have the cylinders bored to fit the $2.8l as per specs from M&D - Does anyone know where I can have this done in Sydney? Presume this will be less than $1,000
3. M&D does a power conversion on teh head, turbo accentuator and fuel pump. According to them the upgrade accentuator provides more or less teh same as teh variable nozzle turbo found on the 2.8l TGV and fits a standard Tdi turbo. They charge a surchage but refund it once tehy receive the existing head - $1,200.
4. Have my exiting turbo redone - Does anyone know how much that will cost and who can do this? I thought thsi was in teh region of $1,000
5. Shipping cost to and from the UK - $500
6. Incidentals of $500
7. Are there any costs (excl. labor) which I have not factored in?
So the total is $6,000 excluding the labour cost which brings me back to the question... can I do this myself? I have re-done every suspension part of the vehicle and have rebuilt a motorcycle engine before so what are the odds of stuffing this up. Is there someone that can check it beofre I start it up to give me an opinion as to whether I have done something wrong.
So if I do it myself, I pay $6k for a 2.8l engine while retaining the original engine as a base and have a new turbo with higher capabilities and fuel pump.
There might still be new injectors required which can be done as and when funds are available.
Am I missing something here or is the above a good option that gets me the increased power?
