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JOJABOY · 08-02-2013, 10:38 PM

I saw an ad in the local CL for engine swap. I was quoted $8500 for a less than 60k LS1 with 4L60 installed. This includes all wiring, gauges, radiator, exhaust, transmission, driveshaft....out the door complete.

Does this seem like a decent quote or do you all think it's kind of high? Do to my poor health.....a DIY isn't an option right now.

mmiddle · 08-02-2013, 10:42 PM

I would say in Texas that would be on the high side. You being in CA and depending on the quality of parts and workmanship they do, it might just be worth it.

Check into them and ask to see some vehicles they have done.

**truckdude239** · 08-03-2013, 12:35 AM

Sounds high i only have 2k in myswap so far maybe 3k once i get gauges. That inculdes shorting my drive shaft. Paided 1100 for the motor trans wiring harness and ecm and all the accories
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sprint_9 · 08-03-2013, 12:40 AM

Sounds a little on high side, but an LS1 is worth more than the standard 4.8 or 5.3 truck motors. If your looking for a cheaper route look into a 5.3. It will most likely have an iron block and produce a little less HP but should be quite a bit cheaper.

502ms · 08-03-2013, 01:07 AM

Sounds fair, considering an LS1 and trans pullout usually runs about $4500. Factor in fuel system and labor + nick nacks you would be at 7500 easily, 8500 to be safe. I an tell you I did spend a bit more on mine, and did it with a friend.
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Hardesty454 · 08-03-2013, 02:00 AM

Its sounds completely fair INSTALLED. if youre getting EVERYTHING done and all you have to do is turn the key to get home. Good deal. Is there any kind of warranty? I dont think a lot of people consider shop time on pricing something like this.

JOJABOY · 08-03-2013, 02:24 AM

It's a known shop here in town and they do offer a year warranty. I wasn't planning on a full engine swap. I need an overdrive transmission and I have a slight rod knock. I just saw the ad and now have been thinking about it. Weighing my options.

Hardesty454 · 08-03-2013, 02:28 AM

For an ls1 that's a good deal. You can rebuild your knocking motor and sell it to offset the cost too!
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*Mister-B* · 08-03-2013, 02:45 AM

Sounds like that's the going rate, but step back for a minute and consider how much money that is. Eight THOUSAND five HUNDRED dollars, dude. That's probably more than your truck is worth. You could find a replacement stock type motor for your current truck, and buy a couple more running 67-72's to thoroughly enjoy. Either that, or a rebuilt motor, and a hell of a shopping spree at brothers, buying everything you could imagine for your current truck.
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JOJABOY · 08-03-2013, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Sounds like that's the going rate, but step back for a minute and consider how much money that is. Eight THOUSAND five HUNDRED dollars, dude. That's probably more than your truck is worth. You could find a replacement stock type motor for your current truck, and buy a couple more running 67-72's to thoroughly enjoy. Either that, or a rebuilt motor, and a hell of a shopping spree at brothers, buying everything you could imagine for your current truck.
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I'm not going to have any knee jerk reactions here. I do have a wife. LOL I was just curious as to the what its worth aspect. I don't know that I would ever part with my truck so....I'm not overly worried about spending more than it's worth. Am considering selling my Porsche before I move and was debating on buying a crate sbc350. I have a built 200r4 in my garage. blah blah blah

Had the spine surgery Wednesday and like my foot surgery.....laid up on sofa trying to see how I can spend money. LOL

*Mister-B* · 08-03-2013, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JOJABOY

I'm not going to have any knee jerk reactions here. I do have a wife. LOL I was just curious as to the what its worth aspect. I don't know that I would ever part with my truck so....I'm not overly worried about spending more than it's worth. Am considering selling my Porsche before I move and was debating on buying a crate sbc350. I have a built 200r4 in my garage. blah blah blah

Had the spine surgery Wednesday and like my foot surgery.....laid up on sofa trying to see how I can spend money. LOL

There's just something about having a more vintage type motor in your classic truck. You don't feel that need to keep up with the Jones. If somebody wants new, they can get a new chevy truck. But, hey. I guess everybody is different.

Sorry to hear about your health. What's going on? Service related injuries?
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JOJABOY · 08-03-2013, 03:11 AM

Had torn ligament in foot. Then repair surgery. In cast from surgery....threw my back out. Came to find out I ruptured a disc. Then it just went south. Ended up having 3 discs repaired and back on sofa. Not working. Surfing internet spending all my hard earned cash. LOL

Like I was saying though....I was just seeing what it was worth. If I tried to bring my power plant into the Y2K, then I would want to upgrade to disc brakes, then under bed fuel tank and on and on and on. Might as well just go buy a 2013 Silverado.

I bought my 69 long bed because it's what my dad had when I was a baby. It's not my daily driver. Just me on sofa and too much time to dream and wonder and whatnot.

I am so ready to get healthy so I can work on and drive my truck. Come down to SoCal and put my OD trans in for me so I can see how I like it. LOL

*Mister-B* · 08-03-2013, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JOJABOY

Had torn ligament in foot. Then repair surgery. In cast from surgery....threw my back out. Came to find out I ruptured a disc. Then it just went south. Ended up having 3 discs repaired and back on sofa. Not working. Surfing internet spending all my hard earned cash. LOL

Like I was saying though....I was just seeing what it was worth. If I tried to bring my power plant into the Y2K, then I would want to upgrade to disc brakes, then under bed fuel tank and on and on and on. Might as well just go buy a 2013 Silverado.

I bought my 69 long bed because it's what my dad had when I was a baby. It's not my daily driver. Just me on sofa and too much time to dream and wonder and whatnot.

I am so ready to get healthy so I can work on and drive my truck. Come down to SoCal and put my OD trans in for me so I can see how I like it. LOL

Oh, man. That's too bad. Sorry to hear that. Hope you can get better very soon

You can sit on a lawn chair with a cold lemonade, and point where you want stuff bolted in lol
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08-02-2013, 10:38 PM	#1
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Cost for ls1 swap with trans I saw an ad in the local CL for engine swap. I was quoted $8500 for a less than 60k LS1 with 4L60 installed. This includes all wiring, gauges, radiator, exhaust, transmission, driveshaft....out the door complete. Does this seem like a decent quote or do you all think it's kind of high? Do to my poor health.....a DIY isn't an option right now.

08-02-2013, 10:42 PM	#2
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: Cost for ls1 swap with trans I would say in Texas that would be on the high side. You being in CA and depending on the quality of parts and workmanship they do, it might just be worth it. Check into them and ask to see some vehicles they have done. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

08-03-2013, 12:35 AM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Cost for ls1 swap with trans Sounds high i only have 2k in myswap so far maybe 3k once i get gauges. That inculdes shorting my drive shaft. Paided 1100 for the motor trans wiring harness and ecm and all the accories Posted via Mobile Device __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-03-2013, 12:40 AM	#4
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 862	Re: Cost for ls1 swap with trans Sounds a little on high side, but an LS1 is worth more than the standard 4.8 or 5.3 truck motors. If your looking for a cheaper route look into a 5.3. It will most likely have an iron block and produce a little less HP but should be quite a bit cheaper.

08-03-2013, 01:07 AM	#5
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Cost for ls1 swap with trans Sounds fair, considering an LS1 and trans pullout usually runs about $4500. Factor in fuel system and labor + nick nacks you would be at 7500 easily, 8500 to be safe. I an tell you I did spend a bit more on mine, and did it with a friend. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

08-03-2013, 02:00 AM	#6
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: Cost for ls1 swap with trans Its sounds completely fair INSTALLED. if youre getting EVERYTHING done and all you have to do is turn the key to get home. Good deal. Is there any kind of warranty? I dont think a lot of people consider shop time on pricing something like this. __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

08-03-2013, 02:24 AM	#7
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Cost for ls1 swap with trans It's a known shop here in town and they do offer a year warranty. I wasn't planning on a full engine swap. I need an overdrive transmission and I have a slight rod knock. I just saw the ad and now have been thinking about it. Weighing my options.

08-03-2013, 02:28 AM	#8
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: Cost for ls1 swap with trans For an ls1 that's a good deal. You can rebuild your knocking motor and sell it to offset the cost too! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

08-03-2013, 02:45 AM	#9
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Cost for ls1 swap with trans Sounds like that's the going rate, but step back for a minute and consider how much money that is. Eight THOUSAND five HUNDRED dollars, dude. That's probably more than your truck is worth. You could find a replacement stock type motor for your current truck, and buy a couple more running 67-72's to thoroughly enjoy. Either that, or a rebuilt motor, and a hell of a shopping spree at brothers, buying everything you could imagine for your current truck. Posted via Mobile Device

08-03-2013, 03:11 AM	#12
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Cost for ls1 swap with trans Had torn ligament in foot. Then repair surgery. In cast from surgery....threw my back out. Came to find out I ruptured a disc. Then it just went south. Ended up having 3 discs repaired and back on sofa. Not working. Surfing internet spending all my hard earned cash. LOL Like I was saying though....I was just seeing what it was worth. If I tried to bring my power plant into the Y2K, then I would want to upgrade to disc brakes, then under bed fuel tank and on and on and on. Might as well just go buy a 2013 Silverado. I bought my 69 long bed because it's what my dad had when I was a baby. It's not my daily driver. Just me on sofa and too much time to dream and wonder and whatnot. I am so ready to get healthy so I can work on and drive my truck. Come down to SoCal and put my OD trans in for me so I can see how I like it. LOL



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