Price for zc swap ? what do u think??

[n2o_2k]

I went to a shop today to get a price for a zc swap into my 89 hf and this is what they told me :

Si transmission $450
ZC engine $675 (dohc)
Si ECU $200
Wiring $200
Labor $650

grand total: $2,175

And they were aslo asking for $3000 for a B16a installed (engine, shift linkage, engine mount, axles,... ). All this prices are before tax.

What do u guyz think about this. Can a zc swap be done for less than that?

[spongerlbc]

It cost me roughly $12-1400 to put a ZC in my DX by myself and I didnt get the best deal on a few things. That included swapping from an auto to a manual. If I were paying a shop to do it I would not pay anymore than $1800.

[nemo_wolf]

i assume thats a dock zc for almost 700 cause the sock is like 225-300 in my area. I would look into other shops and other suppliers for price qoutes. I know my shop isnt adverse to me supplying my own parts, but i asked before i did. good luck dude.

BTW even 700 sounds a tad high for the dock zc.

[91civicDXdude]

Originally Posted by n2o_2k

I went to a shop today to get a price for a zc swap into my 89 hf and this is what they told me :

Si transmission $450
ZC engine $675
Si ECU $200
Wiring $200
Labor $650

grand total: $2,175

And they were aslo asking for $3000 for a B16a installed (engine, shift linkage, engine mount, axles,... ). All this prices are before tax.

What do u guyz think about this. Can a zc swap be done for less than that?

Si transmission: $150
ZC engine : $500
Si ECU : $50
Wiring : $50
Labor : Free

grand total: $750

do it yourself and save. they are ripping you on everything man. shops are stupid. $200 for a fucking PM6 ECU? go to the junkyard and get a PG7 for $10.

[joebowlr21]

Lets see, we just recently did a DOHC ZC swap on my buddies auto 90 dx crx.

DOHC ZC engine with ZC DOHC tranny-550 awesome deal
shift linkage,clutch cable,si mounts - roughly 70 dollars
90 teg axles- 100 for the pair (life time warranty from autozone)
Ls ecu- 20 $
ZC Intermediate shaft-100$ (finally found one at hasportmotors)
wiring-30$
pedal box-freebie (someone owed me a favor)

so roughly $870 plus some little things like spark plugs,wires,oil,etc....

and that is converting an auto to manual with a DOHC tranny.But if you plan on going with a DOHC tranny find the intermediate shaft first, so you know you will have it when needed along with 90 teg axles.

motor runs strong, after breaking in we ran it with a very respectable 16.6 stock.We are now looking at porting an polishing the head by a profess. honda mechanic who gaurantees %100 better flow rate.

[SiZ]

BOOOO!

I paid 1500+tax (cdn) installed and everthing. Thats way too much money for a damn ZC!

[vesper]

go to the junkyard and get a PG7 for $10.

where do you live??
im in ny and cant find one for less than 60$
If you can get one that cheep hook it up!

[lilol89crx]

dohc zc w/ zc tranny $500
pg7 ecu $50
axels $50 junkyard special
labor free

total $600 not including the odds n ends needed. keep searching you can find a better deal on a zc w/ tranny than what that shop wants for the engine alone.

[kris]

Does that include a bottle of KY jelly, or do you have to supply your own? Buy me a plane ticket, and I will put it in for half that price.

[n2o_2k]

Originally Posted by lilol89crx

dohc zc w/ zc tranny $500

Where did you find a deal like this ?

[lilol89crx]

i cant remember what the name of the importing yard was but its located in north carolina, ill try searching for my old recipt so i can get the addy for ya. those guys even sell the b16 w/ tranny, axels, ecu, and engine harness for 1200....or you can get a whole sir front clip for 2100

[CRX-Crooks]

go to pdaperformance.com a zc engine cost $960 with tranny ecu engine etc

[FourthGenHatch]

My DOHC ZC swap cost me...

$450 for engine, tranny, ecu, axles, etc...

Installed it myself and put in a new clutch. Had to rent a engine hoist for like $30. So grand total was under $600 for my swap.

[91gryb16]

Originally Posted by vesper

where do you live??
im in ny and cant find one for less than 60$
If you can get one that cheep hook it up!

Where ny are u from, maybe u can check some local ef's around my way, its about 7 of us in total

[spongerlbc]

Oh, forgot to add the $1200-1400 estimate also included all the odds and ends and an engine hoist and load leveler (purchasing not renting).