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Originally Posted by Kris9884
I agree a safety net is welcomed with any build but, $10g's? That's a very safe figure. A used OEM motor is what, $2500 max? Another $2500 for all new seals/gaskets/fluids and installation, assuming he doesn't do his own work? Where's the other $5k coming from? What am I missing? If I had a blown VQ and $10g to blow, I would get a 2J.
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You're right, you can do it for $5k-ish. I priced it as "what would it cost to not have to replace this motor
again", not what would it cost to throw in a used OEM shortblock.