Engine Question....

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: Compton
Back in the day there was a pic floating around of an 01 Impala with an LS1 mounted to a FWD transmission. It could've been fake but it would sure be fun to drive.

No. The Impala has trouble laying down a weedy 180hp through the front wheels. An LS1 in that machine would be as much fun as shaving the nuts of a Bull on heat.

 

[vegetation]

Originally posted by: used parts

Originally posted by: skyking
There are better deals on running commuter cars. Unless you are skilled and have all the tools to do it yourself, it is a losing proposition. As soon as you pay someone to do anything, you are going into the hole.

Agreed....although an engine is only ~ $1200. KBB for a 2002 impala with just the 3.4 Liter is up to $8.5K with average miles. If he has the ability it is a worthwhile investment...............

The engine may only be $1200 but the labor is going to cost you twice as much. In all you're looking at 3-4k, possibly higher if you want some kind of limited warranty from a shop (highly recommended).

 

Originally posted by: vegetation

Originally posted by: used parts

Originally posted by: skyking
There are better deals on running commuter cars. Unless you are skilled and have all the tools to do it yourself, it is a losing proposition. As soon as you pay someone to do anything, you are going into the hole.

Agreed....although an engine is only ~ $1200. KBB for a 2002 impala with just the 3.4 Liter is up to $8.5K with average miles. If he has the ability it is a worthwhile investment...............

The engine may only be $1200 but the labor is going to cost you twice as much. In all you're looking at 3-4k, possibly higher if you want some kind of limited warranty from a shop (highly recommended).

Explain to me again why I would pay 3-4 times the cost for a "warranty" if I could do the job myself?

Engine swaps (same engine) are not hard at all with the proper tools most of which the average person that would ask this question has and the rest (hoist) can be rented for chump change.

Add to that most engines come with a 1 year + warranty.................. whether from a junkyard or a dealer


Maybe you think they reset the manufacturer warranty when they (dealer/ shop) replaces the engine

 

[vegetation]

Explain to me again why I would pay 3-4 times the cost for a "warranty" if I could do the job myself?

Engine swaps (same engine) are not hard at all with the proper tools most of which the average person that would ask this question has and the rest (hoist) can be rented for chump change.

Add to that most engines come with a 1 year + warranty..................

Because I'm not explaining it to you. I'm explaining it to the OP, who probably does not know how to do a swap (based on his question), and I wouldn't downplay the skills needed either. For one thing, you sure as hell need more than one person to do the job. And by shop warranty, I'm talking about a shop guaranteeing their work and not charging the customer any extra for complications that could arise -- something that a fly by night grease monkey wouldn't give you.

 

Originally posted by: vegetation

Explain to me again why I would pay 3-4 times the cost for a "warranty" if I could do the job myself?

Engine swaps (same engine) are not hard at all with the proper tools most of which the average person that would ask this question has and the rest (hoist) can be rented for chump change.

Add to that most engines come with a 1 year + warranty..................

Because I'm not explaining it to you. I'm explaining it to the OP, who probably does not know how to do a swap (based on his question), and I wouldn't downplay the skills needed either. For one thing, you sure as hell need more than one person to do the job. And by shop warranty, I'm talking about a shop guaranteeing their work and not charging the customer any extra for complications that could arise -- something that a fly by night grease monkey wouldn't give you.

I didn't know how until I did the first one either. A straight engine swap does not require a whole lot of skill. He won't be fabricating mounts, calculating driveline angles, etc. All the would be needed is familiarizing himself with the parts, marking connections, a ratchet, a torque wrench, a hoist, and maybe a buddy..................

In a straight engine swap there aren't many complications and those that do come up wouldn't justify the labor cost of having someone else do it.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: used parts

Originally posted by: vegetation

Explain to me again why I would pay 3-4 times the cost for a "warranty" if I could do the job myself?

Engine swaps (same engine) are not hard at all with the proper tools most of which the average person that would ask this question has and the rest (hoist) can be rented for chump change.

Add to that most engines come with a 1 year + warranty..................

Because I'm not explaining it to you. I'm explaining it to the OP, who probably does not know how to do a swap (based on his question), and I wouldn't downplay the skills needed either. For one thing, you sure as hell need more than one person to do the job. And by shop warranty, I'm talking about a shop guaranteeing their work and not charging the customer any extra for complications that could arise -- something that a fly by night grease monkey wouldn't give you.

I didn't know how until I did the first one either. A straight engine swap does not require a whole lot of skill. He won't be fabricating mounts, calculating driveline angles, etc. All the would be needed is familiarizing himself with the parts, marking connections, a ratchet, a torque wrench, a hoist, and maybe a buddy..................

In a straight engine swap there aren't many complications and those that do come up wouldn't justify the labor cost of having someone else do it.

Bollocks. It's not easy for a car noob to swap engines. Stop waving your wrench end at us.

 

[DaTT]

Originally posted by: atiyeh

Originally posted by: desk

Originally posted by: atiyeh

Originally posted by: desk

Originally posted by: atiyeh
ok get a new engine, would I have to replace anything else?

the muffler probably got screwed up too.

I'm trying to keep this as relevant as possible. Don't insult my intelligence.

if i wanted to insult your intelligence, i would have asked why you have an 02 impala in the first place.

I'm looking into it as a commuter car. I don't like racking up the miles on my other car so I found an 02 Imapala for 4K but it's engine has seized.

I would assume the car has had the sh!t kicked out of it. I would look for another car.