Hello, I am new to H.T. I have a 94 eg hatch. Looking to put a stock GSR Eng. What is the going price for labor? I am in So. Cal. Thx.

 

I'd say do it yourself but of course not not everyone has the resources to do it.

Most shops will charge around 400-700 just for the labor.

 

Thank Asian, unfortunately I don't have the resources or the time. Can you guys recommend any good shop specialized honda swaps in So.Cal. ? Thx.

 

damn. for as easy as swapping a honda motor is, 400 even seems like a shitload to pay. i've never done a swap before and honestly the **** isnt rocket science. i guess thats right given how outrageous labor is today though.

maybe youd be better off finding a friend that would do it for cheaper? or better yet if you could find the time one that would just help you with it.

 

Wrench-Pro.com

They do great work at good prices. They're over in santa fe springs.

 

J&J Performance #760.949.5552 ask for Jeff

Quick, honest, & they do amazing work!

 

Shops charge between $400-$800 and good luck getting a prediction on when they will actually get around to doing the swap. Your car could sit around fro weeks b4 they actually decide to work on it. Your better off just doing it ur self.

Here is a basic crash course.

Un hook battery terminals
Remove Axels
Un do shift linkage
Un do exhaust
Drain radiator
Un hook radiator hoses
un plug wiring harness from motor
un plug wiring harness from ECU
Un hook Fuel line from Fuel rail
Hook up Cherry Picker
Un do motor mounts
Lift out motor

Start process in revers with new motor...

 

Shops charge mmore than that

if you want some one to do it pm me ill give you my homies info

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fM5G...yer_detailpage

 

i dont trust shops a . most are just a bunch of flakes .

 

Just get a buddy and both of you Learn as you go , you can find EVERYTHING to do a swap on the internet , thats what i did and also did a swap for a buddy .

Only thing i Took my car to a shop for was to wire it for Vtec and just to make sure everything is on Right goodluck tho

 

The going rate for a R&R of an engine is ~10 hrs according to Mitchell On-Demand which is what most shops around here use for estimating. Shop rates are anywhere from 75/hr to 130/hr depending on the shop.

I do side work, PM me if you are interested.

 

A I had well known guy from socal do my H22! Complete engine swap on my car.. he replaced all seals and did a timing belt, water pump and valve adjustment as well as replace the clutch.. pm me if you want his number.. btw he had the old engine out and the new H22 in and running in 8 hours

 

Me and 2 other guys would do ur swap for prolly 800. vouch by King and Pilot. we just did my swap just look at my build thread