Cost for engine swap?
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Drifting
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From: Potomac Falls VA
Cost for engine swap?
Excluding cost of the motor, parts, etc what is the range a god shop would charge for doing an engine swap? I am in the middle of planning for the swap this spring (was going to do it in my car port) but now the wife and I have decided we are going to sell the house in the spring (April timeframe) and move out a little further since a) we don't like how the neighborhod is going and b) we had 50% appreciation here as opposed to further out so we want to trade location for space (includinga 2 car garage!).
So I either need to start earlier (not likley due to cold weather), have a shop do it, find someone to help me or postpone. So how much would a shop charge? I am thinking 10-15 hours of labor for an experienced, good mechanic? More? So about 1500?
Any advice would be aappreciated.
Shane
So I either need to start earlier (not likley due to cold weather), have a shop do it, find someone to help me or postpone. So how much would a shop charge? I am thinking 10-15 hours of labor for an experienced, good mechanic? More? So about 1500?
Any advice would be aappreciated.
Shane
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i think it will take him one day but he will charge you for two days labor.....if some one else does it you lose the ability to "detail" the area
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From: Potomac Falls VA
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
i think it will take him one day but he will charge you for two days labor.....if some one else does it you lose the ability to "detail" the area
Always a quandary, a quagmire...
Shane
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That is very close to what we charge, not including any materials or parts. This includes changing the break-in oil. It does take us 2 days. That allows us enough time to clean and detail as needed, and do it right!
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From: Potomac Falls VA
Originally Posted by big_G
That is very close to what we charge, not including any materials or parts. This includes changing the break-in oil. It does take us 2 days. That allows us enough time to clean and detail as needed, and do it right!
Shane
