My dads buddy has a totalled 88 irocz with 82K(sideswiped)but the engine compartment is intact,could I swap the engine into my 86 iroc without having to replace much??anyone,how much would a shop charge to do the swap,I wouldn't even touch a swap with a ten foot pole

 

You'd have to check around your area for what a shop would charge. Typical prices quoted are in the $1000-1500 range. They earn it, considering they're making their living doing that stuff, paying overhead, etc., for about a week's work.

Don't take this as a flame, but rather an attention-getting slap - If you aren't willing to do this kind of a swap, you're not worthy. Well, to take it down a notch, this isn't that hard of a job. It's little more than taking one of the engines out and putting the other in. You have the choice of using your current TPI with sensors/harnessing/ECM, or switching all those things out of the '88. I'd highly recommend doing the later, as that keeps everything meant for each other together. And, with a camera, some masking tape, marking pen, and a little patience and attention to detail, swithing the two systems out isn't that hard.

Excuse my distain, but those who want a shop to do everything for them shouldn't own a 16 year-old production sports car. This is hobbyist territory, not professionals-only stuff.

To help you get over the mental block, don't think of this as a swap, but as an engine replacement along with some supporting wiggly stuff. Really, that's all you're talking about. And, it will be a great learning experience that will give you a better appreciation for what makes your ride work. If working space is your concern, you could probably rent space for a couple of weeks for a lot less than a shop would charge you to do the work.