$5k for machine work?
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$5k for machine work?
So I found a very well respected engine shop locally that specializes in Toyota engine builds and they quoted me $5k for the following services (parts not included)
Boring the cylinders
decking
Crankshaft balanced and bearings replaced
Piston rings replaced
Valve train replaced
New OEM HG.
Does $5k seem high for that? I mean over all it would cost me around $6500 for labor and parts.
Oh the engine is 2jzge.
Boring the cylinders
decking
Crankshaft balanced and bearings replaced
Piston rings replaced
Valve train replaced
New OEM HG.
Does $5k seem high for that? I mean over all it would cost me around $6500 for labor and parts.
Oh the engine is 2jzge.
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Yeah that was my thinking as well, right now I'm just weighing my options because my engine now has around 180,000 on it and I want to keep this car for another 100k or so as my daily.
thanks for the help so far guys
thanks for the help so far guys
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all that work should not run you more then 2000.
my boss use to charge roughly the following rates:
crank balance, etc: 200ish
bore and hone: 350
decking: 150
hg: whatever the cost is
piston rings: whatever the cost is...labor should be included if they hone it
define "valve train replaced". all new parts? upgrades? new stock?
i know that a brand new 2jz-ge from toyota is about 3000. my buddy was offering me a motor a while ago because somehow they had one at the dealership. they wanted like 2800 for the longblock.
5000 is too much. you can buy a 2jzgte and still have money left for modification if you install it yourself.
whats wrong with your current motor?
my boss use to charge roughly the following rates:
crank balance, etc: 200ish
bore and hone: 350
decking: 150
hg: whatever the cost is
piston rings: whatever the cost is...labor should be included if they hone it
define "valve train replaced". all new parts? upgrades? new stock?
i know that a brand new 2jz-ge from toyota is about 3000. my buddy was offering me a motor a while ago because somehow they had one at the dealership. they wanted like 2800 for the longblock.
5000 is too much. you can buy a 2jzgte and still have money left for modification if you install it yourself.
whats wrong with your current motor?
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5sp_jzz30, well I have leaking valve seals, leaking upper oil pan, few basic leaks that are not a huge deal, low compression and white smoke at start up. I mean the motor is old and the original owner did a ****astic job of keeping it up, so I'm doing my research and deciding whether to have it all redone professionally or to do it myself.
I have contacted a few members on here and a few companies, the going rate for a 30-60k 2jzge is anywhere from $500-$1000 which is not bad at all. My issues with doing it myself is the fact that my garage is still being built so I would have to do this outside, I sold my old hoist when I moved so I would have to purchase a new hoist and stand..............which right now I dont have a place to store them lol.
RyanV: Yup that is all labor, he asked me if I had all the parts and when I said I would be purchasing them on my own he told me it would be $5k for labor and more if I want them to remove the engine.
tavarish: Thats my feeling as well.
Alot of people have told me to sell the SC300 and get something else..................I have thought about it, but honestly I do like this car and everytime I look into something else I get a sick feeling in my gut lol. I'm going to be purchasing an S2000 for my need for speed, the SC300 will be a fully DD.
I have contacted a few members on here and a few companies, the going rate for a 30-60k 2jzge is anywhere from $500-$1000 which is not bad at all. My issues with doing it myself is the fact that my garage is still being built so I would have to do this outside, I sold my old hoist when I moved so I would have to purchase a new hoist and stand..............which right now I dont have a place to store them lol.
RyanV: Yup that is all labor, he asked me if I had all the parts and when I said I would be purchasing them on my own he told me it would be $5k for labor and more if I want them to remove the engine.
tavarish: Thats my feeling as well.
Alot of people have told me to sell the SC300 and get something else..................I have thought about it, but honestly I do like this car and everytime I look into something else I get a sick feeling in my gut lol. I'm going to be purchasing an S2000 for my need for speed, the SC300 will be a fully DD.
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Contact Aliga and see if he can send an engine to a local shop to have it installed in your car. You can easily have a low mileage engine shipped and installed for less than 5K.
I want to re-do a 1UZFE for performance and it costs less than that price your asking. Get a low mileage engine
I want to re-do a 1UZFE for performance and it costs less than that price your asking. Get a low mileage engine
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Contact Aliga and see if he can send an engine to a local shop to have it installed in your car. You can easily have a low mileage engine shipped and installed for less than 5K.
I want to re-do a 1UZFE for performance and it costs less than that price your asking. Get a low mileage engine
I want to re-do a 1UZFE for performance and it costs less than that price your asking. Get a low mileage engine
LOL whichever route I go I'm using all new major components, I already have a new water pump and pensioners, pulleys, radiator, injectors, belts, Door weather stripping (that **** is expensive lol) engine and tranny mounts................I still need to get a PS pump, but basically I'm looking to bring this SC300 to the way it was a few years ago. With a few new interior, a buddy of mine who works for a designer is going to redo the interior with all new leather and a new carpet.
I'm ordering new Upper and Lower control arms for the front and rear along with tire rods. I already have a Rack and pinion on order along with struts. I'm debating whether or not to lower the car, I really want to keep the car as comfortable as possible.
I would like to change with wheel bearings, but I'm thinking about getting the whole knuckle with a new bearing already installed.
Here is an oddball question. Say I get an engine with 35k on it, can get a cluster to reflect that or do i have to keep the current cluster with the 180k, legal?
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