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looking to replace the engine in my '70 Impala
Posted on 12/6/14 at 10:01 am
Posted on 12/6/14 at 10:01 am
can get a crate engine that's a very similar one to what's in there now for about $3300. I want to know about how much I should expect to pay someone to do the work.
any knowledge out there?
any knowledge out there?
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Posted on 12/6/14 at 10:18 am to Leghumper
It's a 70.. DIY.
It's not that much to do. release the engine mounts. support the engine, undo the transmission and hoist it out.
Though if paying for the work, I would guess you should expect to pay 7-8 hours of labor at $65-70 an hour.
It's not that much to do. release the engine mounts. support the engine, undo the transmission and hoist it out.
Though if paying for the work, I would guess you should expect to pay 7-8 hours of labor at $65-70 an hour.
Posted on 12/6/14 at 10:19 am to Leghumper
1-1.5K labor and misc
You going to want to make sure it runs and is checked out right?
You going to want to make sure it runs and is checked out right?
This post was edited on 12/6/14 at 10:21 am
Posted on 12/6/14 at 10:35 am to Leghumper
I'd recommend checking out the GM performance website. Performance There a lot of engines to choose from. FWIW, If you have the old turbo-fire engine in that Impala, it's a fairly desirable engine, don't chunk it.
Posted on 12/6/14 at 10:37 am to Leghumper
Pics?
Posted on 12/6/14 at 11:20 am to Leghumper
GM sells engines with a warranty
Posted on 12/6/14 at 1:56 pm to Leghumper
you can also get a reman crate engine at oreilly auto parts of all places...they are on their website
I got a 302 for my bronco for about a grand, another 800 to get it installed
I got a 302 for my bronco for about a grand, another 800 to get it installed
Posted on 12/6/14 at 2:05 pm to Leghumper
Looks like OP can not do this himself so...
1. Used LS motor
2. Harness and such
3. Work a deal with someone you know who cant do the work.
1. Used LS motor
2. Harness and such
3. Work a deal with someone you know who cant do the work.
Posted on 12/6/14 at 2:13 pm to cgrand
quote:
bronco
Posted on 12/6/14 at 3:03 pm to H.M. Murdock
Used LS motor
Harness and computer
This is the way i would go, no question.
Harness and computer
This is the way i would go, no question.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:39 am to Napoleon
no way I do this myself..
will get some pics
will get some pics
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:47 am to H.M. Murdock
Am I the only one who likes the old carberated motors in classic cars?
Keep it as simple as possible.
Keep it as simple as possible.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:05 am to Shexter
carbed is the only way to go
easy to work on, parts readily available
plus when the EMP comes, we'll be driving away from the carnage
easy to work on, parts readily available
plus when the EMP comes, we'll be driving away from the carnage
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:11 am to cgrand
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plus when the EMP comes, we'll be driving away from the carnage
Still got points? Otherwise electronic ignition will leave just as dead as a prius.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:15 am to cave canem
still got points, it's a 74
Plus I can always push start it
Plus I can always push start it
This post was edited on 12/7/14 at 9:16 am
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:22 am to cgrand
quote:
still got points, it's a 74
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:29 am to cave canem
We dropped a Jasper crate 4.3 in my sons 2001 Chevy PU. It was sweet running and we were well pleased. Still running great 4 yrs later when he sold the truck.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:52 am to Shexter
quote:
Am I the only one who likes the old carberated motors in classic cars?
Keep it as simple as possible.
Yes, just you
Posted on 12/7/14 at 10:00 am to Leghumper
Just had engine replaced in Ford Expedition it was about $6100 all in. They did new radiator all new hoses and reservoirs etc
ps - Jasper 8 cyl engine with 3yr/ 100 mi. warranty
ps - Jasper 8 cyl engine with 3yr/ 100 mi. warranty
This post was edited on 12/7/14 at 10:03 am
Posted on 12/7/14 at 11:19 am to The Mick
Changing an engine is easier than you think it is especially on a car that old.
My brother was going to pull the engine out of a 70 something Chevy. He was in Gonzales at the time. I live a little north of Zachary and told him to call me when he was getting ready to pull it and I would help. He called when he got started and I left the house.
The engine was dangling off the engine hoist and out of the truck by the time I got there.
My brother was going to pull the engine out of a 70 something Chevy. He was in Gonzales at the time. I live a little north of Zachary and told him to call me when he was getting ready to pull it and I would help. He called when he got started and I left the house.
The engine was dangling off the engine hoist and out of the truck by the time I got there.
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