 3S-GTE swap for $5500? |
 Jul 29, 2008 - 2:32 AM
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I have a 94 ST and called a place near me that has a low mileage 3S-GTE for $1900. Seeing as how I have the ST and alot more work is required, he told me he would do it for $5500. Isnt $3600 for labor a bit much? I am sure I could buy the engine and find someone else to do it alot cheaper, but I also want it done right though. Thoughts?
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Jul 29, 2008 - 11:29 AM
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I second everything lagos said.
Also, do not get involved in a swap if you're on a tight budget. 
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Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 AM
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QUOTE (snapshotgt @ Jul 29, 2008 - 12:29 PM)  I second everything lagos said. Also, do NOT get involved in a swap if you're on a tight budget. Fixed - I'm sure that's what you meant. We all remember what happened to you 
--------------------  ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM) Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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Jul 29, 2008 - 12:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE (DEATH @ Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 AM) We all remember what happened to you To pickup on this, double, and double check again on the shops past swaps and experience. Even check with the current owners of those swaps and get their private opinion of how the job went and its history. Swaps are a finicky things and can REALLY be screwed up. -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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mbell75 3S-GTE swap for $5500? Jul 29, 2008 - 2:32 AM
95st-celica if you can get it droped in for $5500 into an... Jul 29, 2008 - 2:42 AM
mbell75 QUOTE (95st-celica @ Jul 29, 2008 ... Jul 29, 2008 - 3:04 AM j0e_p3t does your guy seriously know what he's doing? ... Jul 29, 2008 - 3:19 AM devilsden97 u say 3600$ labor, but u have to keep in mind... Jul 29, 2008 - 8:38 AM lagos Parts alone will cost you around 4grand. Especiall... Jul 29, 2008 - 11:10 AM snapshotgt QUOTE (DEATH @ Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 ... Jul 29, 2008 - 12:02 PM joehernandez just do it like me,
i am saving money, at least 7... Jul 29, 2008 - 11:42 AM DEATH tell me about it
Listen to us -we've all had... Jul 29, 2008 - 12:16 PM mbell75 What kind of problems? I am not overly concerned a... Jul 29, 2008 - 3:25 PM bccentaur3 Make sure the shop that is doing your swap knows h... Jul 29, 2008 - 9:47 PM goferris a lot of people have also recomended to do it your... Jul 31, 2008 - 8:55 PM mbell75 QUOTE (goferris @ Jul 31, 2008 - 8:5... Aug 2, 2008 - 5:40 PM CelicaST_CALI do it Aug 2, 2008 - 7:00 PM Dr_Tweak $5500 is pretty cheap if it includes everythi... Aug 2, 2008 - 10:40 PM mbell75 So is the 4A-GZE swap cheaper and easier? How much... Aug 3, 2008 - 7:47 PM Dr_Tweak It's marginally cheaper and easier but it... Aug 4, 2008 - 4:52 PM |
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