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#1
05-06-2003, 05:37 PM
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Swap price...is this a good deal??
I go to school in Tallahassee and went to my local shop today, to see what kind of price they could give me for a b18b(teg ls) engine swap into a 97 civic dx. First off, it's the only true import shop for a good amount of distance, which might have something to do with the high price(to me). Anyways, the guy said anywhere from $3500-4000 incl. labor. This is out the door; start-up and 30-day warranty; ya know, all that good stuff. He said it was 700 for labor if I had my own engine, but none of the warranty stuff. Can anyone let me know if this is a good deal (the 3500-4000 price tag)? Also, if anyone's from Central Florida (mainly Orlando), and can refer me to any reputable shops, that'd be a help; I'll be there for the entire summer. Thanks in advance for your advice!
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#2
05-06-2003, 05:52 PM
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thats how much my local shop charged for a b16a and just a little more for a gsr. if it was 2800-3000 then probably but not for 3500-4000. if thats the case you can just get a gsr at hmotorsonline.com and with the $700 labor the total will come out to around $4k or you can get a b16a sir2 for $2300 + $700 labor and that will come up to 3k.
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#4
05-06-2003, 07:18 PM
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yeah seems alittle high... place that im going to go for my swap is $3,500 for a B16A and $4,400 for a GSR.
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#6
05-07-2003, 07:02 PM
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i was quoted at around 2200 for the ls swap
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#7
05-07-2003, 07:45 PM
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my friend paid 3500, for a jdm a2 with a lsd
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#8
05-07-2003, 07:49 PM
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is that just for the engine, or the full swap? Either way, it isn't a good deal, but if it doesn't even include the ECU, tranny, axles, linkages, and all the other misc. stuff you need to go along with it, I would definately tell that dude he's lost his mind to try and pull that on you.
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#9
05-13-2003, 09:40 AM
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Down in Miami...if you have the time drop down here, very reputable shop. Getting my A2 for 3600 w/ LSD. . Probably seen them selling full front JDM clips on eBay. They're called "RACEUP"
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#11
05-14-2003, 05:19 PM
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dam, some prices are ridiculous, the ls motor runs for $1700 and gsr motor can be bought for $2500 now days in socal. only the type-r engine goes for $4000 which is already too pricey. just swap in the engine yourself, do some research, it's simple since there's no vtec involve. this way, you save $300-700 from labor charge depending on location.
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