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spltscnd95sol · 10-13-2008, 11:30 AM

engine transplant by G-Dimension:

johngriff · 10-13-2008, 11:36 AM

I wouldn't be shopping for the absolute lowest price.

Make sure you take in pictures of what you want done. Make sure they agree to it in writing.

Don't just take it in there, and "hope" it comes out ok.

Written contracts are good for everyone, because both parties understand what is expected of them.

I second steve's opinion in my years of experience with aerodyne. You can find some cool videos, and a few neat little parts (used), but as far as a service shop you are better off at one of the other much more highly reviewed shops around.

Knapik · 10-13-2008, 05:19 PM

garage boso is good too, and they have good prices

soreballz · 10-13-2008, 07:43 PM

SR20 Store is expensive, but they do VERY good work there.

spltscnd95sol · 01-24-2010, 07:06 PM

i know this thread is over a year old. just wondering why is it that no one can give me an exact figure of how much a swap would be. it just seems weird. any advice? thanks.

Maiku240sxS14 · 01-24-2010, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spltscnd95sol

i know this thread is over a year old. just wondering why is it that no one can give me an exact figure of how much a swap would be. it just seems weird. any advice? thanks.

LoL...over a year now and still no swap?! I totally forgot about this thread. I would have answered you if I saw this post....

Quote:

Originally Posted by spltscnd95sol

How much did it cost you? and how many miles have you put in the motor?

I bought a front clip 96 S14 w/ 60K. I went for the front clip so that I knew the mileage on the motor. He did a compression check right there on the spot when I went to go look at it.

The total was $6500 out the door. That's including the clip, swap, and additional parts (Greddy FMI w/ piping, Greddy downpipe, Koyo rad, and a Blitz Single Active clutch kit). Minus what I sold off the front clip (hood, bumper, fenders, headlights, foglights, silvia grille, etc). Down time was 1 week from drop off to pick up.

I only had one issue the next day, the car wouldn't start. I called Marco, and came out to the house and fixed the car. Since then I never had an issue. IMO he is a bit expensive, but well worth the quality and service he does.

spltscnd95sol · 01-24-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiku240sxS14

LoL...over a year now and still no swap?! I totally forgot about this thread. I would have answered you if I saw this post....

I bought a front clip 96 S14 w/ 60K. I went for the front clip so that I knew the mileage on the motor. He did a compression check right there on the spot when I went to go look at it.

The total was $6500 out the door. That's including the clip, swap, and additional parts (Greddy FMI w/ piping, Greddy downpipe, Koyo rad, and a Blitz Single Active clutch kit). Minus what I sold off the front clip (hood, bumper, fenders, headlights, foglights, silvia grille, etc). Down time was 1 week from drop off to pick up.

I only had one issue the next day, the car wouldn't start. I called Marco, and came out to the house and fixed the car. Since then I never had an issue. IMO he is a bit expensive, but well worth the quality and service he does.

$6500 out the door cash or credit. Parts and Labor right? How many miles have you been running it and what were the numbers. Anyway, it sounds like a go for me. Thanks.

Maiku240sxS14 · 01-24-2010, 09:26 PM

Half cash and half credit. Yup parts and labor. Can't remember what the numbers were but they were even across the board. I put about +5K miles on her since then, I don't DD the car anymore, about 3-4 months after the swap. Now I just beat the crap out of her on the track.

If you can afford it....you won't be dissappointed.

UNITEDMASTER · 01-25-2010, 07:40 AM

Dude if I were you & you have tools/work space drop in the motor yourself its bolt in, search the www for the water line info, then just take your harness to Mac at Mckinney motorsports pay a lil cash and your harness will be plug & play. DONE

CrazyRob · 02-01-2010, 10:37 AM

sr20 store or me.

z2roll4life7 · 02-01-2010, 11:03 AM

I got MY swap Done My Marco At the Sr-20 Store like 2years ago i bought my sr swap for 1600 and marco did the swap plus everything i needed to complete the Swap for under 2000 (I needed a couple Small parts) but he did a Awesome Job he loves nissan He will do Any One's Car Right He Even Took my Long Block and my tranny completey apart to check everything(since i didnt buy the motor From him)

Go to him You wont Regret it!!!

nieko · 02-01-2010, 01:35 PM

Crazy Rob @ Happy Ending Racing Service.

Super legit.

He can rebuild it too, if you'd like.

xdumbxguyx · 02-01-2010, 01:50 PM

smoothlinez does clean swaps look for rick
they let you pick ur clip at there supplier as well
fair pricing and clean work forsure

monchin s13 · 11-16-2010, 08:46 PM

sr20 store is the best

voodoo_child · 11-20-2010, 12:08 PM

sr20 store, g-dimension, and foothill auto are good shops and very familiar with SR and RB engines, there prices and not that much of a difference. so whatever fits your money. always buy a front clip so all the parts you need will be available.

steve shadows · 11-20-2010, 04:29 PM

Personally

I would go to a shop that does engine work for engine work and shop that JUST does tuning for actual tuning...

This is very important.

They are very different art forms.

The shops that do great engine work...do GREAT install work...most of the time.

But these same shops seem, from my experience to try to bundle tuning or do a very rushed job of this side of things...trying to offer a ONE STOP shop...

Keep this in mind when building cars locally, it will help you really get the most for your dollar

re drifter · 11-22-2010, 09:18 AM

I would shop for a cheap clip or motor, and just do the swap myself, become for familiar with the car.

fckillerbee · 11-22-2010, 03:12 PM

plus one for doing the swap yourself if you can.

I have driven maikus car...and it's legit. If you have the funds...i'm sure you won't be dissapointed.

remember...if you cheap out...your car wont work....plain and simple.

SinGarage · 11-22-2010, 04:13 PM

I've seen Maikus car run just last weekend at Touke and that thing is a beast. Gave me wood just parked next to it

djangel · 02-16-2011, 09:46 AM

does any body know what happen to aerodine ????

SR240Z · 02-22-2011, 01:12 PM

Vildini Motorsport also does complete engine builds and swaps. www.vildinimotorsport.com

truckmtrS13 · 02-22-2011, 01:42 PM

east coast shops?

10-13-2008, 11:36 AM	#32
johngriff Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 4,103 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: johngriff Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I wouldn't be shopping for the absolute lowest price. Make sure you take in pictures of what you want done. Make sure they agree to it in writing. Don't just take it in there, and "hope" it comes out ok. Written contracts are good for everyone, because both parties understand what is expected of them. I second steve's opinion in my years of experience with aerodyne. You can find some cool videos, and a few neat little parts (used), but as far as a service shop you are better off at one of the other much more highly reviewed shops around. __________________ [email protected]

10-13-2008, 05:19 PM	#33
Knapik Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: westminster Posts: 1,018 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	garage boso is good too, and they have good prices __________________ not anti-drift, just pro-grip

01-25-2010, 07:40 AM	#39
UNITEDMASTER Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,626 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Dude if I were you & you have tools/work space drop in the motor yourself its bolt in, search the www for the water line info, then just take your harness to Mac at Mckinney motorsports pay a lil cash and your harness will be plug & play. DONE __________________ MR JACKSON.

02-01-2010, 01:35 PM	#42
nieko Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westminster Age: 30 Posts: 2,694 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Crazy Rob @ Happy Ending Racing Service. Super legit. He can rebuild it too, if you'd like. __________________

02-01-2010, 01:50 PM	#43
xdumbxguyx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 626 Posts: 1,189 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	smoothlinez does clean swaps look for rick they let you pick ur clip at there supplier as well fair pricing and clean work forsure __________________ infinitwheels.com pitgarage.net

10-13-2008, 11:30 AM	#31
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	engine transplant by G-Dimension:

01-24-2010, 07:06 PM	#35
spltscnd95sol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i know this thread is over a year old. just wondering why is it that no one can give me an exact figure of how much a swap would be. it just seems weird. any advice? thanks.

01-24-2010, 09:26 PM	#38
Maiku240sxS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,019 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	Half cash and half credit. Yup parts and labor. Can't remember what the numbers were but they were even across the board. I put about +5K miles on her since then, I don't DD the car anymore, about 3-4 months after the swap. Now I just beat the crap out of her on the track. If you can afford it....you won't be dissappointed.

02-01-2010, 10:37 AM	#40
CrazyRob Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 714/Fullerton Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sr20 store or me.

02-01-2010, 11:03 AM	#41
z2roll4life7 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: charlotte Age: 33 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I got MY swap Done My Marco At the Sr-20 Store like 2years ago i bought my sr swap for 1600 and marco did the swap plus everything i needed to complete the Swap for under 2000 (I needed a couple Small parts) but he did a Awesome Job he loves nissan He will do Any One's Car Right He Even Took my Long Block and my tranny completey apart to check everything(since i didnt buy the motor From him) Go to him You wont Regret it!!!

11-16-2010, 08:46 PM	#44
monchin s13 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: paramount Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sr20 store is the best

11-20-2010, 12:08 PM	#45
voodoo_child Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: socal Age: 38 Posts: 307 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	sr20 store, g-dimension, and foothill auto are good shops and very familiar with SR and RB engines, there prices and not that much of a difference. so whatever fits your money. always buy a front clip so all the parts you need will be available.

11-20-2010, 04:29 PM	#46
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Personally I would go to a shop that does engine work for engine work and shop that JUST does tuning for actual tuning... This is very important. They are very different art forms. The shops that do great engine work...do GREAT install work...most of the time. But these same shops seem, from my experience to try to bundle tuning or do a very rushed job of this side of things...trying to offer a ONE STOP shop... Keep this in mind when building cars locally, it will help you really get the most for your dollar __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

11-22-2010, 09:18 AM	#47
re drifter Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pasadena Age: 36 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would shop for a cheap clip or motor, and just do the swap myself, become for familiar with the car. __________________ Throw som Rotary in that Bitch

11-22-2010, 03:12 PM	#48
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 36 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	plus one for doing the swap yourself if you can. I have driven maikus car...and it's legit. If you have the funds...i'm sure you won't be dissapointed. remember...if you cheap out...your car wont work....plain and simple.

11-22-2010, 04:13 PM	#49
SinGarage Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 818 SoCal Age: 44 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I've seen Maikus car run just last weekend at Touke and that thing is a beast. Gave me wood just parked next to it

02-16-2011, 09:46 AM	#50
djangel Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: anaheim ca Age: 40 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does any body know what happen to aerodine ????

02-22-2011, 01:12 PM	#51
SR240Z Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 473 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Vildini Motorsport also does complete engine builds and swaps. www.vildinimotorsport.com __________________ 2004 IS300 Sportcross 1JZ

02-22-2011, 01:42 PM	#52
truckmtrS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lancaster Posts: 195 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	east coast shops?

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