Engine Swap- Texas Options

[jesse09]

I currently have about 3000 dollars, I can cough up on an engine swap. Not really trying to get super fast or anything, just my 7a has got about 250,000 miles on it and probably not much more to go. I know next to nothing on engine swaps. so i need advice.

I read some stuff on the 3sge and that sounds to be the best for what i want. But could my budget come anywhere close to that? Does anyone know a good shop that can do this in East Texas? Any advice is welcome.

sorry if this is repeat but i browsed through quite a bit of forums and didn't find them entirely useful.

Thanks

[richee3]

Wiring isn't difficult at all

Just a few things to keep in mind, a BEAMS will not pass emissions, nor is it OBDII compliant so if you have inspections in your area, a BEAMS is out of the question. I managed to keep my swap cost down by cutting a few corners like the timing belt and few other things. I also kept my factory GT exhaust, so that's a few hundred saved. I left room in my budget for extra expenses such as axles if mine broke somehow or various other things that could have gone wrong. When doing a swap, something will almost invariably go wrong. With enough preparation, you can be ready for anything though.

It might take just a little over $3k to get the BEAMS in your car, but it shouldn't take much more. The engine itself is the big expense and with that out of the way, any other expenses should be easy to cover. Just make sure to have an "oops" fund and you'll be fine