Engine Prep for TT kit w/ 105k (G37)

Originally Posted by Kris9884

I agree a safety net is welcomed with any build but, $10g's? That's a very safe figure. A used OEM motor is what, $2500 max? Another $2500 for all new seals/gaskets/fluids and installation, assuming he doesn't do his own work? Where's the other $5k coming from? What am I missing? If I had a blown VQ and $10g to blow, I would get a 2J.

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You're right, you can do it for $5k-ish. I priced it as "what would it cost to not have to replace this motor again", not what would it cost to throw in a used OEM shortblock.

Originally Posted by solidus

Having recently been through this it was a bit over 5k. It got the job done but knowing what I know now I wasn't far off a built longblock. I paid 3k for an extremely low mileage 2015 motor and around 1500 for the removal and replacement of the motor. I had to do the turbo on my own. Now I'm looking at an IPP stage 2 longblock, bigger injectors, and upgraded MAFS which will be roughly 10k which depends on me convincing my engine guy to do the install again. I would've gladly gave up the extra 5k had I known what I know now to be in the 600+ club without sweating every time it spools.