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Old 08-21-2021, 11:39 AM   #37
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$800 to swap a motor in labour... complete SQ5 engine used is about $5,000USD and I don't even think he needs that, just needs a block... he shoulda been able to fix the car for less than $10k easily
Just looked up labour times for SQ5 for complete engine swap and complete overhaul on prodemand.

20.9HR for complete engine swap
42 HR for complete overhaul.

hourly rates for shops nowadays are 130+

$800 engine swap days are over. Even for hondas and toyotas.
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