Any guesses why it left me stranded?

BrianInSoCal

I have a 2nd car that i do most of my driving. I'm not totally opposed to a used engine, but have heard horror stories of installs going bad, or shops hitting a wall and keeping the deposit and asking the owner to tow back their car.

If anyone knows of a reputable, trusted and experienced shop in the San Diego area that can handle the project, please let me know.

Spooler

Specialty Z.... They are in Cali. Not sure where they are compared to you.

redondoaveb

150 miles. There are reputable shops in San Diego. I can't remember off hand which one's they are but a search would bring them up.

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Asus_

Oh, your golden. Engine swap that beautiful Z & do it right the first time. Take your time with it, find a mechanic you feel comfortable with.

I think maybe those horror stories might have been from engine swaps for different vehicles, which will be more complicated. You are going Z engine to Z car so its the closest "Plug n Play" so to speak as you'll get . As victorofhavoc said, any competent mechanic, whos had experience with engine swaps will have very little to no issues with this.

As a bonus if there was anything mod wise you wanted, now would be the time as the engine will be out and will save you a ton on labor.

abm89

LOOKING AT THOSE HEADERS. Way easier to do it when out of the car.

Also make sure the gallery gasket is the upgraded material from nissan while you're at it (2013+ should have it.)

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