V8 In 2nd Gen RX7 - Need Quote FAST
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V8 In 2nd Gen RX7 - Need Quote FAST
Basically what I am looking for is a quote on parts & labor for a carburated small block Chevy or Ford motor and a manual transmission to be fabricated into a 2nd or 1st Gen RX7. I want a turn-key swap done, along with anything necessary to keep it running safe; exhaust, radiator, carb tuning, fuel upgrades. No need for power steering or A/C. I called a "local shop" for a quote, and I was told **$13,000 at least** ... I think this price is RIDICULOUS... The same shop charges about $10,000 to put an LS1 into a 240sx, and that swap isn't NEARLY as documented or straight forward. Can someone help me out with a decent quote? You can either PM me or post it up here. Also, if you have any questions about the swap that will help generate an accurate quote, feel free to ask
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Last edited by Teggy_Boy; Jun 25, 2007 at 06:44 AM.
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LOL... 10,000? What is with these crazy numbers I'm hearing? A stock carb'd SBC motor and trans for about $1,500, Premium/Deluxe install kit from Granny's Speed Shop for about $2,000, Other things like, carb, fuel components, cooling system upgrades, maybe about another $1,000... That's $4,500 to be GOOD TO GO... I can't imagine a $5,000 labor cost for a bolt in installation and minor wiring
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ask in the mazda forums. sneacon deacon will pop up and let you know everything or at least something. i wouldnt doubt it if he tells you the same thing bacon did.
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uh,he said a carbed small block
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i hate the fact im left to literally piecing this thing out like i am, but i have no choice now, i understand its not the prettiest thing, but almost everyone says they want to go fast, yet there is a 10 second car sitting in my driveway and im only asking 4500 for it when it has over 10k into it easily.. but with all my paramedic/firefighter stuff going on right now im not going to have a job for another 2 months, and fishing is getting slow to the point im barely able to pay for gas when i go out, so i have to do whatever will bring me some income.
i had to wire up:
Fans
ignition
water pump
starter
alternator
battery
oil pressure switch
just remember, your going to need turn signals, caution flashers, horn, interior lighting, etc.
i had to wire up:
Fans
ignition
water pump
starter
alternator
battery
oil pressure switch
just remember, your going to need turn signals, caution flashers, horn, interior lighting, etc.
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