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Pantheon · 03-20-2013, 05:06 AM

Finally got around to buying this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-ENGI...776935?vxp=mtr

(For roughly $850).

Of course, I couldn't swap/install it myself, so I dropped by my local shop for a quote.

..$1400+
($800 downpayment, and an additional $600 depending on what issues they come across).

Typically, from what I've read online, a swap shouldn't exceed $600 or so - given the proper circumstances. But because I'm so freaken ignorant (for now) as far as car tech goes, I sorta have to swallow the price tag and go for it.

So total as of yet, is $1400 + $850 = $2250 (for engine + swap).

Now, this does not include: New radiator, new ecu chip/tune, new cluster, perhaps a heavy duty clutch, and suspension + break kit.

Am I looking at roughy $5000 for everything? I can install breaks/suspension myself, for the most part.

Thanks again guys, I know a few of you must've pulled your pubes out from the prices I listed..

03-20-2013, 05:06 AM	#1
Pantheon Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 45 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	So.. I did it. Sort of. Finally got around to buying this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-ENGI...776935?vxp=mtr (For roughly $850). Of course, I couldn't swap/install it myself, so I dropped by my local shop for a quote. ..$1400+ ($800 downpayment, and an additional $600 depending on what issues they come across). Typically, from what I've read online, a swap shouldn't exceed $600 or so - given the proper circumstances. But because I'm so freaken ignorant (for now) as far as car tech goes, I sorta have to swallow the price tag and go for it. So total as of yet, is $1400 + $850 = $2250 (for engine + swap). Now, this does not include: New radiator, new ecu chip/tune, new cluster, perhaps a heavy duty clutch, and suspension + break kit. Am I looking at roughy $5000 for everything? I can install breaks/suspension myself, for the most part. Thanks again guys, I know a few of you must've pulled your pubes out from the prices I listed.. Last edited by Pantheon; 03-25-2013 at 04:38 PM.