How much have you guys paid for your swaps?
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,388
Likes: 2
From: Everywhere you want to be
How much have you guys paid for your swaps?
I curious how much you guys paid. please list the price & type of motor + the labor and or tools+don't forget any extras like fluids or belts and stuff.
[Modified by Touch, 10:23 AM 8/13/2002]
[Modified by Touch, 10:23 AM 8/13/2002]
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,160
Likes: 0
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (Touch)
close to 4 grand
usdm gsr engine,trans,harness,ecu about 2500$
did the following for the swap
skunk manifold aem cai dc 4-1 (aem and dc header used)
for maintenance:water pump..timing belt..oil pump...intake/exhaust gaskets.oil pan gaskets..cam seals...valve cover gasket...vtec solenoid gasket..thermostat...fuel filter...plugs/wires..new axles...honda coolant/trans fluid...paid a buddy about 300-400 (don't remember) to swap/change eveything
pretty much ground up from the bottom end being rebuilt...alot of lil **** if u want to do it "right" and not just plug the engine in to drive it...
usdm gsr engine,trans,harness,ecu about 2500$
did the following for the swap
skunk manifold aem cai dc 4-1 (aem and dc header used)
for maintenance:water pump..timing belt..oil pump...intake/exhaust gaskets.oil pan gaskets..cam seals...valve cover gasket...vtec solenoid gasket..thermostat...fuel filter...plugs/wires..new axles...honda coolant/trans fluid...paid a buddy about 300-400 (don't remember) to swap/change eveything
pretty much ground up from the bottom end being rebuilt...alot of lil **** if u want to do it "right" and not just plug the engine in to drive it...
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 5,178
Likes: 1
From: Raleigh, NC
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (Touch)
99 GSR swap - 256 miles
- subframe
- swaybar
- steering rack
- full front suspension (shocks/arms/hubs/brakes)
4k.
bought new radiator, radiator/heater hoses, the ECU end of a wiring harness, some wire, new fluids.
labor - a friend, a couple hours and some sweat.
I don't include tools since that's a long-term investment, but yea, I have enough stuff to start a small garage now. Minimum is a socket set, torque wrench, jack, jackstands, and a borrowed/rented/bought engine hoist.
- subframe
- swaybar
- steering rack
- full front suspension (shocks/arms/hubs/brakes)
4k.
bought new radiator, radiator/heater hoses, the ECU end of a wiring harness, some wire, new fluids.
labor - a friend, a couple hours and some sweat.
I don't include tools since that's a long-term investment, but yea, I have enough stuff to start a small garage now. Minimum is a socket set, torque wrench, jack, jackstands, and a borrowed/rented/bought engine hoist.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,160
Likes: 0
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (Touch)
got the engine local...buddy owns a small shop..one of his regular customers/friends is a tow truck driver for copartfinder.com...he buys whole cars at auctions cheap....
Trending Topics
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
From: wheres my bird, y0, USA
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (Touch)
I got a jdm b16 installed in canada for around $2500, such a good deal, its been great so far! ^My cx is fast! 
heres the site http://www.sinmay.com oh yeah, swap came with everything.
[Modified by crujones, 5:10 AM 8/10/2002]
heres the site http://www.sinmay.com oh yeah, swap came with everything.[Modified by crujones, 5:10 AM 8/10/2002]
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, Ca, USA
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (crujones)
$1000 for jdm 1G b16a and a hydro tranny. Custom did the harness and reflashed the SOHC VTEC ECU from the previous swap. Don't remember how much the new mounts were.
[Modified by ATXhybrid, 1:50 AM 8/10/2002]
[Modified by ATXhybrid, 1:50 AM 8/10/2002]
Member
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 0
From: sacramento, ca, USA
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (Touch)
h22a- 2600 shipped
other parts about 200-
labor 0- (me n my roommate put it in)
life for 2 weeks, tools, and everything else needed 100-
grand total of about 3000-
http://www.hondamotorsonline.com 
other parts about 200-
labor 0- (me n my roommate put it in)
life for 2 weeks, tools, and everything else needed 100-
grand total of about 3000-
http://www.hondamotorsonline.com
New User
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, Nv, usa
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (Touch)
hmmm. 2nd gen b16a sir-2, complete swap (act 6puck, motor mounts to EF) 1800 bucks
jdm h22a/LSD into 96 EK w/act 6puck and motor mounts, 3000.
the look on peoples faces when I smoke them at the light, priceless
jdm h22a/LSD into 96 EK w/act 6puck and motor mounts, 3000.
the look on peoples faces when I smoke them at the light, priceless
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,388
Likes: 2
From: Rochester, NY
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (BigBlockCRX)
my 94 B18C1 with ITR lsd, new clutch and pp, APexi header plus JUN ecu and skunk2 shifter ended up costing me around $4500. 
Motor runs really well too.
my friend got a salvage yard 94 LS setup and had to buy a lot of other parts to finish th eswap, but it still ended up costing him only $1000 TOTAL
we did both swaps ourselves, no cost there! NICEYY NICE
[Modified by owen_the_soyboy, 11:48 AM 8/10/2002]
Motor runs really well too.my friend got a salvage yard 94 LS setup and had to buy a lot of other parts to finish th eswap, but it still ended up costing him only $1000 TOTAL
we did both swaps ourselves, no cost there! NICEYY NICE
[Modified by owen_the_soyboy, 11:48 AM 8/10/2002]
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,388
Likes: 2
From: Everywhere you want to be
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (owen_the_soyboy)
All you guys that have and can install swaps. This sounds kinda dumb, but Do you guys like directions or know a site that could coach me through it step by step. I imagine the wiring is the hardest part.
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Maple Grove, MN, USA
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (Touch)
jdm h22a from hondajdmparts.com - 2900 with mounts
labor - 1500 included misc... parts.. like wires belts oil etc
extra parts - power steering unit with belts - 80 bucks
exhaust.... huge 4 inch gap and leakage with gasket - 120
serious vibration ----- soon to be added...
labor - 1500 included misc... parts.. like wires belts oil etc
extra parts - power steering unit with belts - 80 bucks
exhaust.... huge 4 inch gap and leakage with gasket - 120
serious vibration ----- soon to be added...
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (gshockbreaker)
1400 for b16a1 swap shipped
650 for axles, mounts, linkage
+275 for misc replacement parts, timing belt, clutch, water pump, etc.
--------
$2325
650 for axles, mounts, linkage
+275 for misc replacement parts, timing belt, clutch, water pump, etc.
--------
$2325
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 3,292
Likes: 0
From: SO.CALI
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (Touch)
check this touch.... http://tech.hybridgarage.com/
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 374
Likes: 0
From: East Bay, CA
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (Touch)
$2800 - Jap Gsr complete.
$1500 - First Gen Jap B16a with HAsport Cable to Hydro converter, and necessary OBD-1 parts to complete swap in a 95 civic.
$2800 - First Gen B16a Installed
$1500 - First Gen Jap B16a with HAsport Cable to Hydro converter, and necessary OBD-1 parts to complete swap in a 95 civic.
$2800 - First Gen B16a Installed
Senior Member
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 10,753
Likes: 1
From: Where snow is, I am.
Re: How much have you guys paid for your swaps? (Y2K Si FBP)
I paid $2400 for jdm h22, and swapping it myself, still need to buy hasport mounts which is $550 and axles which will be about $350 for both.
