I am buying a shortblock and heads package from another member on here and was wondering what would be the most cost efficient way of shipping my engine?
If anyone could point in the right direction I'd really appreciate it?
Also can you give me a ballpark figure I what to expect to pay for this?
Shipping is from North Dakota to Missouri so it's not at all that far

 

dayton freight is probably your best bet cost should be around $150-$200

 

i dont know of a shipping co, but sounds like a nice road trip.

 

r&l is a good company i had a big block crate engine shipped from texas to missouri about a month ago it cost me $200.00

 

Thanks Guys! Sounds like its not going to be to much! Do they come pick the motor up and box it for you?

 

nope shipper has to have it ready to ship and usually they want you to bring it to the transit depot but they can come and get it. normally when we got them sent it was just on a pallet doesn't have to be crated. it does have to be strapped to the pallet though.

 

So I need the seller to have the shortblock and heads strapped on a pallet and he's good to go? Can I have them shipped to my house also?

 

Wrap it good in plastic wrap to seal it, then wire that to a pallet, then you should be ok.

 

what about shipping it to my house?

 

Liftgate charges will apply but yes. Check first. It ain't cheap.

 

yeah you are better off using a commercial address. Ask your local engine shop if you could have it shipped there if you aren't on bad terms with them they will more than likely say yes. It will save you normally between $80-$150.