ManwithSupra Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Whats a reasonable cost for a garage to take an engine out, and out another in ?? Any idea's?? Just so i know what i may have to include in my costs as i may need to replace my engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Depends on lots of things. Like do you have a complete new engine to go in with all accessories, turbos etc attached so you can just yank one and drop the other in, or will they need to transfer bits over. If they have to strip the turbos, cams, intake etc off a stock engine and transfer them that will take a lot of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Whats a reasonable cost for a garage to take an engine out, and out another in ?? Any idea's?? Just so i know what i may have to include in my costs as i may need to replace my engine why not pm a few traders you will get a better idea, matt at afr to name one, he is on here regularly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Depends on lots of things. Like do you have a complete new engine to go in with all accessories, turbos etc attached so you can just yank one and drop the other in, or will they need to transfer bits over. If they have to strip the turbos, cams, intake etc off a stock engine and transfer them that will take a lot of work. Yeah i thought about that The only engine i can find that has a warranty and done under 30k miles does not include any of the ancillieries which means it will need to be transferred to the other engine..... which is a pain cos thats more cost... IF it were just a case of swapping the engines stright how much do you reckon we will be looking at?? And on a gut feeling how much extra do you reckon the cost of adding the parts to the new engine.... I have a feeling this is going to turn into a nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Yeah i thought about that The only engine i can find that has a warranty and done under 30k miles does not include any of the ancillieries which means it will need to be transferred to the other engine..... which is a pain cos thats more cost... IF it were just a case of swapping the engines stright how much do you reckon we will be looking at?? And on a gut feeling how much extra do you reckon the cost of adding the parts to the new engine.... I have a feeling this is going to turn into a nightmare the swapping af all the ancillaries will be more than an engine in and out job, its hard to price as new gaskets washers ect will be needed and different garages have different hourly rates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Rich how about buying/fitting a brand new short block (block, crank, rods, pistons, etc), they are not too expensive. http://mkiv.com/techarticles/parts/new_engine/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Rich how about buying/fitting a brand new short block (block, crank, rods, pistons, etc), they are not too expensive. http://mkiv.com/techarticles/parts/new_engine/index.html How much are we talking for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 To swap an engine and swap the ancilliaries with the stock turbos etc you'd be talking at least £1.5k I would have thought. A straight swap probably more like £500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 If I recall corrrectly a new 2JZ GTE bottom end is about £2200 Im sure one of the traders on here posted a price recently but I cant find it unfortunately. not exactly a cheap fix when you add in labour to rebuild the motor around it (more if you go as far as getting it blueprinted) but your guaranteed a good motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 You can get them for about £1400 delivered from the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 D8moa's conversion is an straight all out all in type swap. This would cost you £2000 max (he will fit for £2500)..........as your old engine has to be worth £500 IMO.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I would be wary about those under 30k engines, I spent a lot of time researching this through the issues I had, a lot of them are swaps, i.e. they take your old engine in exchange, and what happens to your engine....? Bet your bottom dollar it probably gets rebuilt and sold to someone as an under 30k engine....... If you can hear one running it's best. Feel free to PM me about it. To swap you're looking at about £1000-1500 probably if a straight swap, if changing ancillaries or turbos over it can easy add a few more hundred on....don't rush into things otherwise you'll regret it!! You'll also be surprised what you can get back for your old engine:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I went for the new short block option, I added Brian Crower rods and ARP bolts, head studs and engine bolts but it is a brand new engine then after all, Steve Manley got me one delivered in 3 days, it is worth getting a new water pump, oil pump and all new gaskets from him while you are at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 the swapping af all the ancillaries will be more than an engine in and out job, its hard to price as new gaskets washers ect will be needed Spot on Gaz. To swap an engine and swap the ancilliaries with the stock turbos etc you'd be talking at least £1.5k I would have thought. A straight swap probably more like £500. Yup, can't argue with that either. You can get them for about £1400 delivered from the states. I can get a shortblock from Toyota for a little bit more, does this include duty ? it is worth getting a new water pump, oil pump and all new gaskets from him while you are at it Yet more good advice You're welcome to PM or call if you wish to discuss options mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 You can get them for about £1400 delivered from the states. Bargain! I didnt realise they were so cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Bargain! I didnt realise they were so cheap yep, but a long wait from the US though, 6-8weeks, if you've got the time then it's fine. It's worth posting on the US forum and the guys there are helpful and were willing to ship to the UK;) The strong pound really helps, even after import tax works out quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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