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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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engine swapping

What would be the easiest swap for a 92' z28? im looking for a turn key engine that i get put in with the stock brackets or VERY little modification. I wont be doing it myself i have a shop for it. im on a budget, $0-$3800, either new or used i dont mind can anyone give me some links to some.
On a side note what is the avg. cost of a engine swap?


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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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You're not going to want to hear this, but it doesn't exist. I assume this is a TPI 305, in which case you need different injectors, knock sensor, and PROM tuning, which you aren't going to get with a new or rebuilt engine.

You could do a rebuilt like this - http://www.rebuilt-auto-engines.com/...34108508830.82 . By the time you add shipping and core charge, you're up to about $1850. You'd still need the above parts. Install will run you about $1000.

Or, you could go with a specialty new engine like https://plmcev.ast.lmco.com/Windchil...235413201&u8=1 . You'd need the Paragraph 1 parts above, plus shipping, plus aftermarket runners and TB, plus the same $1000 install.

The rebuilt example is probably the closest to achieving your goal within your budget.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Re: engine swapping

, more or less.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Re: engine swapping

thanks alot, another question i got is i heard there are LS1 conversion kits, with the conversion kit does it just change the where the engine bolts in? but all in all i think im going to get the engine rebuilt, but if it is possible i would buy a LS1. Again thanks
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