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Aug 3, 2003

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Tech engine question

Ok neither of us really know much, SO here it goes

Im talkin to a guy that lives near me, he's got a D17 motor he might let me have with internals done....something like new pistons, and springs, retainers. valves.
I want the motor. His motor has 28k miles on it
My motor has 12k on it....I asked him about a swap since he wants to sell the car...How much should i pay him to swap motors? What seems reasonable

Aug 3, 2003

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make it an even trade and split the swaping cost (if you're not doing it yourselves) .. you do have less miles... but his has internals... fair trade.

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you think the 16k miles less is worth pistons, springs and vavles? i have no idea how much swaps cost. i usually do it myself. never did it on a honda before though.

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I'd say about 1500 for the swap and install

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Sorry to post off topic, but ZINKYROO your avatar is awsome!

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Between 1000 or 1500 is about right. Ive never done a swap, but I would like to try when I get a K20

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Is he trading in the car or selling it privately? I only ask because the dealerships will check the stamp on the motor...I don't know from experience but I did see a guy get screwed because it wasn't the original motor. Private sale = who cares, do the swap! Good luck...

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Private sale...he knows people at honda.

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But nevermind he wants to sell the car like it is...It used to be right hand drive 2 days ago...not anymore...This kid has money

He's sellin his vic for 17k