how much do shops usually charge to swap an engine?

475HP '03 cobra · 12-22-2005, 01:37 PM

i was wondering how much a shop usually charges to finish a long block assembly and then drop her in and recalibrate the computer to accept new injectors...

any ideas.....

i know the total job on the ranger was 10k but the engine came with the intake and injectors and was only like 3k but on the other hand they had to custom make trans mounts and cut a new hole in the floor to get that to fit, and run custom exhuast.not to mention he bought a new t-5 for the truck for like 1 or 1.5k. he also got a new complete rear axel assembly and all of the other nic naks that went into the final product which a fox body would have already had....

Dale McPeters · 12-22-2005, 01:43 PM

Sometimes it costs a "LOT".
Depends on what kind of car and which shop
that you take it too......

475HP '03 cobra · 12-22-2005, 01:45 PM

oh, its just a 302 mass air foxbody swap to a new 302

QWKSNKE · 12-22-2005, 01:49 PM

depending on the area labor rates. It can be anywhere from $65-$80 an hour

Dale McPeters · 12-22-2005, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 475HP '03 cobra

oh, its just a 302 mass air foxbody swap to a new 302

In our area just to swap an engine runs about $65-$85 hr. (shop rates) If they are quick it can be completely finished in around 8 hours if there are no complications of course.

Dang Lee got his post in before mine!!!

osofast · 12-24-2005, 04:33 PM

I'll do it for 5k!

Shankin · 12-26-2005, 06:18 AM

We get around 900 to 1000 to install the shortblocks here.

475HP '03 cobra · 12-26-2005, 11:01 AM

what if i wanted your shop to build from the shortblock up to a complete engine and then drop it in, how much would that be?

thanks for the help

Shankin · 12-31-2005, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 475HP '03 cobra

what if i wanted your shop to build from the shortblock up to a complete engine and then drop it in, how much would that be?

thanks for the help

We dont do the engine work here in house as far as rebuilds go. I pull them and send them out to proline race engines.

Jhootersgirl · 12-31-2005, 03:07 PM

I didnt relize how much mechanics charged. My stepdad is like a "shade-tree machanic" and he can do a engine swap eazy ...I guess he should go in buisness.

12-22-2005, 01:37 PM	#1
475HP '03 cobra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 157	how much do shops usually charge to swap an engine? i was wondering how much a shop usually charges to finish a long block assembly and then drop her in and recalibrate the computer to accept new injectors... any ideas..... i know the total job on the ranger was 10k but the engine came with the intake and injectors and was only like 3k but on the other hand they had to custom make trans mounts and cut a new hole in the floor to get that to fit, and run custom exhuast.not to mention he bought a new t-5 for the truck for like 1 or 1.5k. he also got a new complete rear axel assembly and all of the other nic naks that went into the final product which a fox body would have already had.... __________________ bet you aint never seen a Shelby V8 ranger...heres a link which includes the one i had built http://photobucket.com/albums/c233/fordguy383/ some people have said mustangs have destroyed my life, i say they've made it worth living.

12-22-2005, 01:43 PM	#2
Dale McPeters 5.0 Block/Walnut Cracker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Working.... Posts: 2,409	Re: how much do shops usually charge to swap an engine? Sometimes it costs a "LOT". Depends on what kind of car and which shop that you take it too...... __________________ '14 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 6-speed

12-22-2005, 01:45 PM	#3
475HP '03 cobra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 157	Re: how much do shops usually charge to swap an engine? oh, its just a 302 mass air foxbody swap to a new 302 __________________ bet you aint never seen a Shelby V8 ranger...heres a link which includes the one i had built http://photobucket.com/albums/c233/fordguy383/ some people have said mustangs have destroyed my life, i say they've made it worth living.

12-22-2005, 01:49 PM	#4
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: how much do shops usually charge to swap an engine? depending on the area labor rates. It can be anywhere from $65-$80 an hour __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

12-24-2005, 04:33 PM	#6
osofast Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Huntsville, AL. Posts: 11	Re: how much do shops usually charge to swap an engine? I'll do it for 5k! __________________

12-26-2005, 06:18 AM	#7
Shankin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 339	Re: how much do shops usually charge to swap an engine? We get around 900 to 1000 to install the shortblocks here. __________________ Pro Speed Performance 770 222 5015

12-26-2005, 11:01 AM	#8
475HP '03 cobra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 157	Re: how much do shops usually charge to swap an engine? what if i wanted your shop to build from the shortblock up to a complete engine and then drop it in, how much would that be? thanks for the help __________________ bet you aint never seen a Shelby V8 ranger...heres a link which includes the one i had built http://photobucket.com/albums/c233/fordguy383/ some people have said mustangs have destroyed my life, i say they've made it worth living.

12-31-2005, 03:07 PM	#10
Jhootersgirl Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MayLene with Chad Posts: 64	Re: how much do shops usually charge to swap an engine? I didnt relize how much mechanics charged. My stepdad is like a "shade-tree machanic" and he can do a engine swap eazy ...I guess he should go in buisness. __________________ Thunderstorms Woman! Roll Tide Roll *Kate Beckinsale & Scott Speedman Are Freakin Hott!*