Shake66

Hello everyone,
Today is my first time on this site, I am so glad I've found it. I love classic cars and by reading some of the threads you guys do as well....I currently have two classic cars, a 1966 pontiac tempest convertible had a 400 engine bored 60 over in it, just sold it so I can fund my LS swap. And I have a 1971 pontiac lemans sport, bought for my wife to fix up with me and drive she's not interested so now I have two cars needing fixing. The 1971 lemans has a 428 engine in it. I am looking for a mechanics or shop in the MD, NC or VA area that does LS swaps. I've called several places and everyone is trying to charge me anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 for the job. I am not a mechanic by any means but I still have a family to feed. If you read my post and have information that can help me out please don't hesitate to contact me!!!!!
Thanks,
Shake Williams
bshake55@hotmail.com
301-518-9902

JoeNova

$5000 isn't a bad price, depending on what all that entails.
What is included for $5000?

Shake66

JoeNova,

the price only include installing the engine and tuning it.

Aaron at SDPC

Welcome to the site. From what I've seen in the industry those prices are pretty common. Now as with any build or swap there is a ton of variables involved. Do your research and ask to look at some vehicles they have previously swapped. That way you don't wind up wasting money, because unfortunately there is a lot of hacks out there.

JoeNova

So this doesn't include parts?
That's insane.


I've done a few A-body swaps. After I finish up my current one in a few weeks, I'll post an entire how-to on doing a swap using a 5.3 and 4L60e trans, complete with lots of aftermarket goodies for $2500 or so.

Shake66

JoeNova,

Looking forward to reading it. I have the engine/trans with all of the accessories. Just looking to have it installed correctly.