Malhar95

#1

i need to know for something:
for the people with st204s, or other 5s motors stock, how much did ur 3s swap cost u?
out the door, dont really need details unless important like if u changed internals or rebuilt it before install.

assuming this is what u did:
a good used motor with low miles.
E153 tranny
basic intercooler and bov
and ofcourse wiring and ecu.



how much did it cost u ~

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Stambo

#2

i used a s54 tranny but i'd say $2500 with new clutch and a extra used turbo.

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bsamps4

#3

Motor w/ shipping was 2800 for me. Mine is a WRC version. You can get others for less.

With rebuild ie: machine work, pistons, rods, bearings, etc...1900$ in building.

Final estimated swap costs taking everything into account.....

maybe 6000$

Ted95

#4

roughly $6k with the s54 trans

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presure2

#5

yup, a basic swap, doin the labor yourself normally runs 4-6k. add 1k for e153, a bit more for lsd.

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96stgreendemon

#6

Mine was around 5 grand. got the clip though, and sold what i didnt need, bought the e153 trans, installed lsd myself. not the easiest but love the 205

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Malhar95

#7

Wait to clear the confusion, these prices are with u guys doing the labor?

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KAOS

#8

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QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Jan 1, 2012 - 3:32 PM)

>i need to know for something:
for the people with st204s, or other 5s motors stock, how much did ur 3s swap cost u?
out the door, dont really need details unless important like if u changed internals or rebuilt it before install.

assuming this is what u did:
a good used motor with low miles.
E153 tranny
basic intercooler and bov
and ofcourse wiring and ecu.

how much did it cost u ~

So far only $800 - but my swap is ST202 3SGE, not the 3SGTE.

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richee3

#9

Yes, those prices are the swappers doing the work themselves.

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Malhar95

#10

Alright thanks all got my questions answers (but continue if u want )

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cjh4l22

#11

I'd say... 3,600 give or take.
CP pistons, eagle rods, re-machined head/block, ONLY ARP hardware and Cometic gaskets, new parts galore, uprated alternator, stage 2 clutch kit w/light flywheel
machine work done by shop, and another shop found idle issue (cost me nearly a grand). swap done by myself and friends w/basic tools and a lot of garage space.

have lots of left over parts too.

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LimitedGT4

#12

4000 for ful front clip
1200 e153 axles and clutch
600 tools

99gt3sge

#13

my 3sge came out to 900 , from auto to stck. but i did everything my self.