Ball park price to swap motors on a 98 S10?

Tre Thompson · 06-06-2008, 11:08 PM

I might be picking up a 98 S10 with a blown head gasket but like many douche bags out there im sure its worse then he described.
He said theres water and oil in the motor but he didnt drive it or push it after it happened.

So I was wondering on a personal level how much do average Joes charge for a motor swap if it came to that. I dont want to take it to a Chevy dealership and get butt raped.

Also I heard of guys putting 350's in these trucks.. is that bolt on or does it need alot of work?

Thank you guys.

**88RedRex** · 06-07-2008, 12:21 AM

to drop a V8 its going to take a decent amount of work/fabrication, we just did a 4.3 the other day at my shop we charge 70 bucks per hour, i can se what we charged the guy Monday i you would like i cant remember what we did, im not to sure but i think it was like 12-1300 bucks but that included the motor/labor/antifreeze/oil/and some misc. stuff

Tre Thompson · 06-07-2008, 03:05 AM

How much do you think it would cost to repair a blown head gasket if it really isnt bad?

From what the guy said the truck broke down on the side of the road.. he had it towed home.. he gave it a crank or two in the drive way and relized what it was. I doubt he drove on it.

**omgwtfbbq!** · 06-07-2008, 03:25 AM

He probably drove all the way home with a big damn grin on his face, knowing he would just sell the car

1300 is what i was charged for my swap, but I got ripped off, so

solsi2000 · 06-07-2008, 03:39 AM

1300 including a motor and labor is not bad if thats what i read... id put a bigger v8 though ftw

**Paul** · 06-07-2008, 07:04 AM

what motor is in the truck now 2.2L?

Gooser · 06-07-2008, 10:03 AM

Call the number in my sig or stop by the shop for an estimate.

jw34689 · 06-07-2008, 10:16 AM

i have seen swaps for as low as $700 but that gets u a 305 700r4 no a/c,ps, no speedo or gauges and most of it was junk yard parts and i have seen $10000 in to a swap built ls1 and soo on ..it really depends on what u want FI or carb do u want a/c or ps 5 speed or auto do u want your gauges to work anyways gl

Tre Thompson · 06-07-2008, 01:40 PM

There is a 4.3 vortec in there I belive.

I really dont care what motor goes on in there.. a 2.2 would be fine with me for gas reasons.

xiffa2003 · 06-08-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tre Thompson

I might be picking up a 98 S10 with a blown head gasket but like many douche bags out there im sure its worse then he described.
He said theres water and oil in the motor but he didnt drive it or push it after it happened.

So I was wondering on a personal level how much do average Joes charge for a motor swap if it came to that. I dont want to take it to a Chevy dealership and get butt raped.

Also I heard of guys putting 350's in these trucks.. is that bolt on or does it need alot of work?

Thank you guys.

Bro that shyt happened to my 98 2.2 and I LET MY ENGINE SIT WITH WATER AND OIL IN IT. Basically the engine locked up and now im headed to get a new engine. BTW: I'm getting my swap done here in Arcadia by an average joe for $750.. hope this helps. Stop by s10v8.com if you want to check out putting a V8 in there. I'm just going for the 2.2.

Tre Thompson · 06-12-2008, 04:07 PM

Well I can pretty much get a 1998 Chevy S10 extended cab LS with auto tranny for free.
My uncles partner rents out a property to a family and they are the ones with the truck. They wanted a few hundren for the truck just to get it out of the way but im making them a huge website for their new furniture company (hundrens of pictures and products.. a shit load of crap that will take me days to finish) so in exchange for that I can get that truck.

I found a 4.3 vortec engine from a 1996 for 200 with a tranny from a friend of a friend.

So when I get my 600 rebate check I think I can get everything swapped over.

I need a truck for a future business.. and I always liked the 98+ S10's

06-06-2008, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tre Thompson Custom User Title Car: A bunch of hot garbage My TRGarage Trinity : 114589927	Ball park price to swap motors on a 98 S10? I might be picking up a 98 S10 with a blown head gasket but like many douche bags out there im sure its worse then he described. He said theres water and oil in the motor but he didnt drive it or push it after it happened. So I was wondering on a personal level how much do average Joes charge for a motor swap if it came to that. I dont want to take it to a Chevy dealership and get butt raped. Also I heard of guys putting 350's in these trucks.. is that bolt on or does it need alot of work? Thank you guys.

06-07-2008, 12:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
88RedRex Protected Taurus .45/.410 Car: 02 2500 Duramax Blacked Out , 85 monte carlo ss , 06 raptor 700 wit goodiez , 97 GP1200 My TRGarage Bedrock : 139055904	to drop a V8 its going to take a decent amount of work/fabrication, we just did a 4.3 the other day at my shop we charge 70 bucks per hour, i can se what we charged the guy Monday i you would like i cant remember what we did, im not to sure but i think it was like 12-1300 bucks but that included the motor/labor/antifreeze/oil/and some misc. stuff

06-07-2008, 03:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tre Thompson Custom User Title Car: A bunch of hot garbage My TRGarage Trinity : 114589927	How much do you think it would cost to repair a blown head gasket if it really isnt bad? From what the guy said the truck broke down on the side of the road.. he had it towed home.. he gave it a crank or two in the drive way and relized what it was. I doubt he drove on it.

06-07-2008, 03:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
omgwtfbbq! Registered Socialist Car: Cone Killer My TRGarage Daytona Beach : 2147483647	He probably drove all the way home with a big damn grin on his face, knowing he would just sell the car 1300 is what i was charged for my swap, but I got ripped off, so

06-07-2008, 03:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
solsi2000 Registered User Car: 03 1.8t Jetta, 94 Del Sol My TRGarage Brandon : 117876574	1300 including a motor and labor is not bad if thats what i read... id put a bigger v8 though ftw

06-07-2008, 07:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Motha Fawking Baby Maker Car: I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR I<3TR My TRGarage Tampa Fl, : 757462398	what motor is in the truck now 2.2L?

06-07-2008, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gooser Can Close A Gate Car: 1978 Malibu My TRGarage St. Pete : 2147483647	Call the number in my sig or stop by the shop for an estimate.

06-07-2008, 10:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
jw34689 Zero By Default Car: 01 staurn f/s f/t pics in My Gallery My TRGarage tarpon springs : 2297420	i have seen swaps for as low as $700 but that gets u a 305 700r4 no a/c,ps, no speedo or gauges and most of it was junk yard parts and i have seen $10000 in to a swap built ls1 and soo on ..it really depends on what u want FI or carb do u want a/c or ps 5 speed or auto do u want your gauges to work anyways gl

06-07-2008, 01:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tre Thompson Custom User Title Car: A bunch of hot garbage My TRGarage Trinity : 114589927	There is a 4.3 vortec in there I belive. I really dont care what motor goes on in there.. a 2.2 would be fine with me for gas reasons.

06-12-2008, 04:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tre Thompson Custom User Title Car: A bunch of hot garbage My TRGarage Trinity : 114589927	Well I can pretty much get a 1998 Chevy S10 extended cab LS with auto tranny for free. My uncles partner rents out a property to a family and they are the ones with the truck. They wanted a few hundren for the truck just to get it out of the way but im making them a huge website for their new furniture company (hundrens of pictures and products.. a shit load of crap that will take me days to finish) so in exchange for that I can get that truck. I found a 4.3 vortec engine from a 1996 for 200 with a tranny from a friend of a friend. So when I get my 600 rebate check I think I can get everything swapped over. I need a truck for a future business.. and I always liked the 98+ S10's