How much will labor cost for an engine install?
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osiris19
Active Member
It's not hard. Unhook every connector, disconnect shift linkage, axles. Clutch line to the slave. Power steering and AC pumps, and then place a jack underneath and unbt the mounts. Drop it out. Done. Reverse of removal.haha yeah.......right.
Brett1414
Searching for that 1 swap
Yea true.. if i take it to a shop it might be JEimportperformance, but if i learn a bit more before ordering this thing im goin for the swap! Oh, How do you put in the ecu and wire harness that is the only that that im confused about...There is a balance between cheap and quality.
So beware that some shops are very cheap for a reason.
SoundEfx
New Member
I don't think that anyone is doubting the fact that it can be done without out a hoist.I used my garage ceiling and ratchet straps to pull my motor. Easily done without a hoist. And I've dropped it out of the bottom and put it back in with a jack. If you try, you can succeed
It's the 'easily' done without a hoist that's the issue.
72Spitfire
Member
B20 - $600 Shop install - at least $1000. You should do it yourself. A good learning experience. Might take you three days. It is possible to do in one long day, but you need to have done it before and make sure you have everything ready.
slammed98gsr
New Member
yea... maybe a lawn mower engine:thumbs upYou can swap an engine without a hoist in a day.
osiris19
Active Member
Well, that's what these cars have anyways.yea... maybe a lawn mower engine:thumbs up
And yes it is possible. Like I said, axles, AC compressor, PS pump, electrical connectors, clutch line/slave, coolant hoses, mounts, its out.
Silver2
DB7 Driver
Found this in Baltimore craigslist...call them and ask who can install for you. In my area it is $1800 to $2000 including the B20b
VIRGINIA JDM MOTORS, LLC.
Importer Of High Quality Engines and Parts
13909 Willard Rd
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
Phone: (703) 870-7412
Educate your parents. Tell them Hondas last forever and engine swaps are commonly done. You probably already know that but they don't.
You could probably DIY with some help and expertise. The hard part would be connecting up all the wires and stuff.
VIRGINIA JDM MOTORS, LLC.
Importer Of High Quality Engines and Parts
13909 Willard Rd
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
Phone: (703) 870-7412
Educate your parents. Tell them Hondas last forever and engine swaps are commonly done. You probably already know that but they don't.
You could probably DIY with some help and expertise. The hard part would be connecting up all the wires and stuff.
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OGstackadoIIa
TEAM LlGHTSPEED RACING
If you pay $1,500 for an Ls swap, you're a dud.