ok, so i figured it was time to go ahead and map out all my plans for repairing and rebuilding my motor and body damage from my accident, so that i will have a reference point to look at when implementing all of this work. if you aren't aware of what my "accident" was click the link below:

( http://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=4&topic_id=63107&mesg_id=63107&page= )

so i will list everything here, including parts and labor costs and hopefully get some advice and corrections from you guys about all of this, so feel free to point out any errors, or any items i may have overlooked. (for example, does VT include a new head gasket with their rebuilt motor like howell does)?

ENGINE PARTS & LABOR
VT rebuild cost............................ $1845
shipping motor to/from VT........... $ 240
installation of VT motor................ $ 500?
HRC stage I to II upgrade.......... $1050
2.5" downpipe & hi-flo cat........... $ 350
2.5" exhaust piping..................... $ 200
dual mufflers................................ $ 300
greddy type-s bov........................ $ 200
water pump & head gasket.......... $ 230
Hydraulic Tensioner...................... $ 146
ARP Head Studs........................... $ 139
Tensioner Pulley.............................. $ 90
Idler Pulley....................................... $ 71
Spark Plug Well Gaskets................... $ 30
motor oil..................................... $ 50
Thermostat.................................. $ 14
Thermostat Gasket......................... $ 3
total engine cost........................ $5458

EXTERIOR REPAIR PARTS & LABOR
bomex front bumper.................. $ 385
shipping front bumper............... $ 150
painting front bumper............... $ 150
fog lights................................. $ 200
total body cost............................ $ 885

GRAND TOTAL
........................................... $6343

OUCH!
please add any comments about this list, things i may have overlooked or forgotten, or areas i could cut costs. the BOV and mufflers are not necessitys now, but i may as well get it all done at once.

Originally posted by cyan
installation of VT motor................ $ 500?

You're not installing the motor yourself?

not sure yet...i need to know a bit more about it before i decide. i've been told that since i did the turbo kit by myself i could do the motor swap as well...i'm just not sure if i have the right tools. i don't have the slightest clue where to start when swapping a motor. are there any good write-ups for our motor?

"i don't have the slightest clue where to start when swapping a motor. are there any good write-ups for our motor?"


Unplug every wire. undo almost every bolt. undo motor mounts.

engines out.

no that sounded to easy....

cyan i need to talk to you but it has nothing to do with your repair list check your PM.