Engine swap cost
#1
Engine swap cost
i found a mustang gt engine for $2500, lets say i buy this and want to use the automatic transmission already on my car with it. What else would i need and how much would i be looking at for a complete mustang gt engine swap?
#4
With out a complete list of what is needed your best bet is to buy a whole wrecked car so you can salvage what you need and sell off the rest. Off the top of my head you'll probably also want/need: the GT radiator & fan (up & lower hoses) front springs and brake rotors (w/ the caliper brackets), not sure if the brake booster & proportioning valve are different, GT sway bars, wiring harness if it doesn't have it, probably the motor mounts as well.
#5
I looked into this option before I put in my x-charger...
Option 1: Shop Installed
10k-20k is what I was quoted from 3 different shops.
Option 2: Self Installed
I did alot of research and the price was still above 5k to do it self installed and that was the total before I factored in costs like brakes, springs/shocks (already had) etc.
Option 3: X-Charger...
This is the option I took. $5k and I was done with gauges and extremely happy.
There are guys who have bought entire wrecked cars and done the swap, but they did it themselves, and there is alot more involved than just swapping engines.
Option 1: Shop Installed
10k-20k is what I was quoted from 3 different shops.
Option 2: Self Installed
I did alot of research and the price was still above 5k to do it self installed and that was the total before I factored in costs like brakes, springs/shocks (already had) etc.
Option 3: X-Charger...
This is the option I took. $5k and I was done with gauges and extremely happy.
There are guys who have bought entire wrecked cars and done the swap, but they did it themselves, and there is alot more involved than just swapping engines.