Buying New Engine

[VTBigYellow]

well~ looks like my engine decided to crankwalk.....damn...anyways, gonna be in the market for a new engine soon and was wondering where are some good places? looking to get a lightly built, maybe stage I/II and have no idea where to look for good deals and quality. never really planned on engine swap, but then again, never planned on crankwalk either. i've got a 95gst and not really looking to do anything complex like 6-bolt swap. any advice, suggestions, pointers will be greatly appreciated. thanks

 

[cait sith]

You're going to have a hard time finding a built 7-bolt motor outside of Japan. For serious.

If you want a built "stage 1" etc, motor, it's going to be a sixbolt, unless you build it yourself, or have someone specially build it with no warrenties.

 

[Mindslayer]

a 6 bolt isn't that hard you just buy a used short block, arp head stud,and CAS and that's 600-700 buck and maybe 500-700 labor...good for 450 hp or more

 

[Rallsport]

http://www.slowboyracing.com/

I met Mike (owner) at Hyper-Fest over the weekend. He specializes in building seven bolts and their pricing is good. He's in Indiana, PA so its not too far from you.

 

[iceman30]

how is slowboy's pricing on a 7 bolt?

 

[kpt4321]

Look on their website, or call and ask.

There really isn't a good reason not to put a 6-bolt in.


....Kyle T.

 

[VTBigYellow]

about how much labor would putting a 6-bolt in take? i'd probably do it myself and was just wondering how much time/money/headaches will it cost me. like i said, i never was considering an engine swap so i really havent had the time to research any of this. crankwalk is a bi***~

 

[Mindslayer]

It cost me 500 to do the swap. It you was going to put a 7 bolt in you can put a 6 bolt in it's not that hard. You just need a 6 bolt flywheel and 1g cas with the short block.

 

[blackawdturbo]

Keep in mind if you go the shortblock route from Slowboy or anyone else, it's all those little Misc items that really starts to add up. For instance I am getting a stage II from Mike in a few weeks but also ended up getting a complete engine gasket kit, oil pump assembly, nuts, bolts, etc. to the order of $850. If you have the money, and your long term goals for the car are high then do it once, do it right, IMO.

 

[Generation X]

Originally posted by Mindslayer
It cost me 500 to do the swap. It you was going to put a 7 bolt in you can put a 6 bolt in it's not that hard. You just need a 6 bolt flywheel and 1g cas with the short block.

Just curious as to who and where you had your 6bolt swap done at for $500? I'm from Asheville, NC, so there isn't to many shops around here that I feel comfortable with doing the swap, and I wouldn't mind driving a hour or two to a shop in Charlotte that is capable of doing the swap for me. Thanks, Anthony

 

[DSMlaser4u]

ok my engine is blown.. i was goign to spend 4k on a jasper engine.. but is there a better way.. wid the relyabilty (i like the 3 yr warenty thing)

 

[Mindslayer]

Yes a built short block. For a daily driver you may want to go with evo pistons and 1g big rods. Or a race block. Prices are from 1600 to 3000.

 

[Suparata]

Originally posted by DSMlaser4u
ok my engine is blown.. i was goign to spend 4k on a jasper engine.. but is there a better way.. wid the relyabilty (i like the 3 yr warenty thing)

Stay away from Jasper!
There are quite a few good shops out there who can build you an engine .

 

[ArticNemesis]

I will build an engine for you and ship it to you. =()