i have bought a 86 GXL the engine blew, im swapping it for a T2 and going with a front mounted intercooler. all said and done this is the price... im getting it done at a shop because im new at this.

13B turbo $1,300
engine mounts $400
intercooler $550
shop rate $1,260 (engine swap and custom intercooler piping top to front mount)
intercooler piping $260 (anodized blue)

TOTAL $4,023.20


remember this is in canadian dollars..... also known as monopoly money.

is this a pretty standard price for all these things??? i just want to know if im getting screwed

any information you guys have would be great. thanks

 

400 for engine mounts is really steep!!!

 

yeah considering that the 13BT bolts right in... and brand new competition engine mounts from Mazda are only $40

 

wow, ill have to talk to the guy about that lol.

is the rest of the stuff pretty standard??

 

Wow where did you find a 13B Turbo? The cheapeast one I can find is $2,000 - $2,200

 

what are they doing about an ecu and wiring harness? the n/a stuff WONT run the turbo motor.

 

What shop is this???
You're getting raped on the engine mounts since they are the same for non-turbo and turbo engines.
I'd stay away from these yahoos.


-Ted

 

agreed, those prices are HIGH, where abouts in Canada do you live?

 

4 grand Canadian ? and the breakdown you showed is a bit suspect. It could easily reach that price but you definately are not getting a deal. What is the info on the engine btw is it a junkyard pull or rebuilt etc. JDM?. IF it was a new rebuilt core etc. then the price is justifiable.(cept the mounts )

Last what kind of warranty are they offering. if any?

 

well the engine is used (under 50,000Km)90 day warranty because its used but the labour is under full warranty. i called a mazda dealership and asked about the engine mounts. the guy said that the price wasnt to far off. probly 100 bucks more expensive. remember this is all in monopoly money. oh yeah i live in edmonton alberta. the shop is called "karbz performance". so far the guy there has been the most knowledgable and helpfull out of the people i have called. and he is doing custom piping to the intercooler(i didnt want a new hood). its gonna look sick.

 

yo.. 4k is a lot, even for canadian money...

 

I disagree, you could easily poor $3k into a turbo swap... BUT.

That itemization is crap. The engine mounts are the same as the n/a model, they won't have to do anything.

The N/A ECU won't run the 13BT engine, hopefuly they are planning oninstalling an ECU for you too?

Labor seems about right. I personaly would do the work myself if you've got tools, time, and ambition. If not, that $1200 is a decent deal, but would buy ALL the tools needed, including the engine hoist and stand...

 

wouldnt u need trans, rear end, starter, clutch/flywheel?....

 

You need to read the FAQ at the top of this forum. Also, check out the Canadian Forum for recommended shops.

 

You should try contacting RX-7 Specialtys in Calgary, they do good work and they quoted me about $1500 for labour doing the same swap but also installing rear end, drive shaft, transmission, wiring, etc.