A used JDM/salvage engine swap runs $3,000-$5,500; reman long-block $4,500-$9,000; new crate engine $6,000-$15,000+. Labor alone is $1,800-$5,000.
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A DIY swap saves $1,500-$3,500 in labor but requires an engine hoist, transmission jack, and a weekend (or three).
Typical total runs $3390–$12410 in Virginia, with parts around $1500–$8000 and labor $1890–$4410 at the VA average labor rate of $126/hr.
Engine removal; New gaskets, seals, timing components; Fluids; Sensor transfer; Initial start-up & break-in; Warranty (12 mo or 12k-36k mi typical).
Engine source (used / reman / new) Transverse FWD vs longitudinal RWD vs AWD Hybrid components (high-voltage isolation adds time) Emissions hardware transfer Always get more than one written quote.
A DIY swap saves $1,500-$3,500 in labor but requires an engine hoist, transmission jack, and a weekend (or three).
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