Average cost to do the 6bolt swap?

[DSMAddict]

I just spun a rod bearing, and most likely trashed a bunch of other stuff. And im wondering where to find the best 6bolt prices, and how much I should expect installation included

 

[SDSGSX]

im curious about this also and what about 6 bolt bottom end + 7bolt head? is it even worth it to do that?

 

[2gTurboS]

I would contact one of the larger DSM shops for pricing info, and yes people use the 2g head on the 6bolt. Is it even worth it? worth what not having to buy a 1g head, its one less part to buy if your budget is tight.

 

[Hobbes =^.^=]

It cost around $1,200 + $500ish worth of extra parts you need.

 

[DSMAddict]

does that include a 1g head? or just bottom end?

 

[Hobbes =^.^=]

The price I quoted was for installation of the engine.

Engine and head prices will vary depending on what you get.

 

[FourG63 97GST]

average 2,000 with engine and installation.Ive seen it done for cheaper.
so give or take $400

 

[larryd]

No one person can give you an average.. Everyone pays a different amount depending on where they take it and what they have done.

 

[DSMAddict]

Anyone down in central tex have any suggestions on where I should take it?

 

[sleepinGSX]

ctc in dallas and theres also FP, im guessin ctc will b a little more price freindly. Im pretty sure that have done afew of the 2g 6bolt swaps also.

 

[Dieselboy]

I bought a 6 bolt block with 60K, and a brand new 1G head for $600. Im paying around $1K for additional parts and labor.

 

[DSMAddict]

So I guess first step is going around local junkyards and trying to fdin a block?

 

[Agent Ezzard]

I cost me $1750 for 6-bolt engine and labor. Additional cost were the water pump, air-air oil cooler, and FWD flywheel.

 

[jdmawd]

Originally posted by FourG63 97GST
average 2,000 with engine and installation.Ive seen it done for cheaper.
so give or take $400

thats nuts, i got my motor installed for 500 bucks and a timing belt. that included removing my old blown cyclone motor

 

[RocketBoy]

DSMAddict,
What kind of a motor are you wanting to drop in? more or less stock? What kind of head do you want to use? ported/polished, upgraded springs/retainers, cams? All of these decisions are going to have a huge impact on the cost. I'd agree that somewhere around the $2000 range for stock motor and installation would be "average."

 

[Hobbes =^.^=]

Originally posted by jdmawd



thats nuts, i got my motor installed for 500 bucks and a timing belt. that included removing my old blown cyclone motor

For a 6-bolt swap into a 2g is where it get's pricey. Because they're some more things that you have to do.

 

[DSMAddict]

Yeah pretty much more or less stock. Im on a budget but I want something decent, lower mileage etc. but nothing thats been heavily built.