Thread: '94 350 replacement/upgrade

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What has the mechanic quoted you for engine and labor to do the work. Is it compatible with your truck? What is the condition of the replacement engine? Is it low miles? wrecked vehicle? Will he warranty the work using that engine? Have you had him do work for you before?

Originally Posted by sfort

What has the mechanic quoted you for engine and labor to do the work. Is it compatible with your truck? What is the condition of the replacement engine? Is it low miles? wrecked vehicle? Will he warranty the work using that engine? Have you had him do work for you before?

I'm being quoted $1000 for the already rebuilt engine, $500 for labor, and it's the mechanic who's told me it's the right one. I have no idea about where it comes from prior, but I'll get a 1 year warranty. This guy's done work for me in the past, and I trust his work so far.

At this point, the idea of using this other engine is a variable I'm liking less and less. I'm starting to lean towards rebuilding my current engine and now I'm wondering if there are any parts that I want to be "very involved" in selecting...