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peterw

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Haven't had the opportunity yet to get a quote from anywhere yet so just wondering if anyone here could give me a rough estimate.

Someone I know has a NA R34 selling for very cheap. From what I've heard the motor is losing comp. and possibly some other issues with motor(need to clear this up with the person). Rest of the car is fine.

I'm going to say maybe $800-1000 for a NEO RB25DE, but how much would I be looking at for labour?

Also how would i go about registration with the new motor?

Any help is greatly appreciated :/

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labour ranges between 500 to 1500, expect the later. backyarders will do it for 500 as will small time mechanics and bigger places will charge the 1k range.

there are other associated costs you should take into consideration for the cars reliability. do the job once do it right. replace hoses and gaskets on the motor that are otherwise a bastard to do when its in the car, and you may want to get a new clutch kit too, saves paying the labour twice when the current one dies.

as for legality, thats a silly question isnt it. if in NSW you get a blueslip for an engine change and your off and racing, other states would be similar but duno what u bananas call your RWC.

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When doing engine swaps alot of people only think it is the labour and engine cost's involved ...

This is not true a few other things to add to the equasion

* All Fluids (engine , gearbox if auto , power steering , coolant )

* New filters ( oil , fuel , air filters)

* All belts including timing belt + tensioner and idler easier to do when motor is out

* Various gaskets

* waterpump

* New thermostat

* Coolant hoses and vaccume / breather hoses depending on condition and hard to get too hoses (under intake manifold )

* Welch plugs depending on condition of motor and age and if the motor has been sitting for a while

Just a few things to consider ... as added insurance

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