is 4 grand enough??

87hilux7mge · 05-18-2011, 08:28 AM

depends on how much the motor costs, and if youre going to put it in yourself or have a shop do it.

motors run between 1k and 2k (just guessing) and you usually plan on at least twice the engine cost to do the swap. if rebuilding then its more.

jz engines have a very good track record, so rebuilding may not be necessary. but check whatever you get over thoroughly. if you are doing the swap yourself, write out a budget and parts list before you do anything else. have a plan, and dont just dive in (ask me why not).

work out all parts you will need and want to have, and have a goal in mind, what you want your car to do in the end. that will make your budget estimates much easier to figure for the whole project.

05-18-2011, 08:28 AM	#2
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	depends on how much the motor costs, and if youre going to put it in yourself or have a shop do it. motors run between 1k and 2k (just guessing) and you usually plan on at least twice the engine cost to do the swap. if rebuilding then its more. jz engines have a very good track record, so rebuilding may not be necessary. but check whatever you get over thoroughly. if you are doing the swap yourself, write out a budget and parts list before you do anything else. have a plan, and dont just dive in (ask me why not). work out all parts you will need and want to have, and have a goal in mind, what you want your car to do in the end. that will make your budget estimates much easier to figure for the whole project. __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.