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Originally Posted by SHShockley
Scott,
Given the completeness of the "kit" you've assembled, any idea of how many manhours a competent mechanic would charge for the swapout? Are there any additional necessary items required?
I've got an 82 91 SC with 133K. While it still runs fine, I'm starting to consider my options for eventual engine rebuild/replacement.
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I think pretty much everything needed to install is there. I can't think of anything else that's needed.
I'm not sure how many hours a competent mechanic would charge for. A big part of it depends if they've ever installed a 3.6 transplant (or even a 3.2 transplant). For me I had been trying to schedule a weekend for the install, it just hasn't happened. I'd say for a stock SC:
- a couple hours to install the tune up parts and engine tins
- however long to remove the 3.0 engine + separate engine from trans
- notch trans bellhousing for reference sensor
- an hour to install the DME harness into the chassis
- however long to install the 2nd Carrera cooler and lines
- attach 3.6 engine to trans
- bolt engine/trans back into car
- reinstall fuel lines and connect wiring to engine
- start engine, verify it's running
- weld up exhaust system
Feel free to PM me your phone number and we can chat about it if you'd like. A lot of a 3.6 transplant is similar to doing a 3.2 transplant...with some additional steps (additional oil cooling, weld up exhaust, etc.).