LS Engine Swap - How Much it Actually Costs

LS Engine Swap - How Much it Actually Costs | Full Price Breakdown

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$5,000? $10,000? $15,000? Can you budget swap an LS? I break down my complete BMW E36 LS1 T56 Magum Swap and explain some ways to save cash and mistakes I made.
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@hunterlacost2649 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll spare you guys the time. It cost him $14,577… thank me later

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Vgk36 Жыл бұрын

I need to screen shot this to all the LS DORKS that say it's cheap and can be done for 5k..... Dorks have never actually paid for a swap. This video is reality not some fantasy 5k build.

@zerohr8515 Жыл бұрын

and thats with no labor costs and a cheap engine. Most people can't do the work themselves. So add $5k+ for shop hours haha

@fadilto Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@407_ryan8 Жыл бұрын

I am thanking you later

@GabesGarage 2 жыл бұрын

That’s how I did it I bought a 2002 camaro SS with a rebuilt title that was used for Drag racing so it came with good parts. Bought the car for 4500 and sell the rolling chassis for $800 so I finish paying 3700 for the LS1 with some goodies and the T56, took the pcm the driveshaft and pretty much anything I needed for my LS swap. I think I got it all done under 10k but I think is almost impossible to do it for that much now days. I don’t think I could ever sell this 240sx is by far the must fun I have gotten in a car.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

If I didn’t already have access to this built motor I think I would have gone that route.

@paulsullivan1901 2 жыл бұрын

It's only money and having something in the end that you did all the work on and love is PRICELESS!!! Awesome job and hope to see more on the car soon! Maybe a dry track day or event so we can see it in action.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so true! Def looking forward to dry events to really test it out. Should have a ton of grip.

@MatsYoo 2 жыл бұрын

well if you dont have any left besides your ls swapped ride, chances are you signed in for a "bumpy" ride

@dad5986 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I just want to say thanks for this video! I love the E30/E36 BMWs and was always curious about LS swapping one. I feel like this gave me the motivation to finally pull the trigger after saving for a while, and helped me get going in the right direction!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Get to wrenching! Not too bad of a swap.

@jjohn56 2 жыл бұрын

The first rule of engine swapping is to not keep track of cost

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't....until this haha.

@onewhitey7434 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, honest and detailed, you nailed it for the money as well!!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thanks!

@dcveem3 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent build...you see so many of these all hacked up/shoe-horned in. Damn nice job!! First class job for a home garage built street machine!! You should be proud.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Don? You know this is your engine right? LOL

@dcveem3 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross Oh yeah...lol. We'll need more hp in the future!!! Maybe a pair of 35r's? lol!!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

No turbos!!!!! LOL

@laykhom3212 7 ай бұрын

I love that swapping LS❤Thank for your advice about buying a wrecked car

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Glad you got some info! Cheers!

@bl00dymar91 2 жыл бұрын

Just blew my n55 motor ready to drop that ls💯👍🏽

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive that you blew an N55 lol

@jacobsheppard862 Жыл бұрын

Everyone should try to do an LS swap at some point, don't worry about what other builds costs. Anyone can do it for any budget! With more time, patience, and fabricating, it is doable to get a really nice finished product for as cheap as you want. I have an American classic with an NA 5.3L with sloppy stage 2 cam, headers, aluminum intake, cut down wiring harness, Aluminum coil covers and a turbo 400 with a 3000 stall converter and a slap shifter built into the factory console and the swap maybe cost me 2K all in? This includes lots of trips to the junkyard, for instance building a driveshaft with a yoke from an escalade and a shaft from a 97 Ford. It includes some fab work like making your own exhaust and trans mounts, and it includes some 3d printing like making poly bushings, spacers, intake ducting/couplers etc. And also selling off everything you don't use, everything. You could go even cheaper if you wanted. Shave down and paint the truck intake, fabricate your own engine covers, fabricate your own rad hoses, use a factory cam from a newer LS, get a 4.8L etc.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Can always go cheaper, and can always go more expensive. I went about in the middle. Some guys buy a brand new LS engine for 10K plus!

@drdab_ Жыл бұрын

looks like a clean install

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

That was the goal!

@Creeezzz777 2 жыл бұрын

My guess is 17.5k! Love your videos

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was close!

@JakeRawSon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@grabir01 10 ай бұрын

Better than any new car.

@Michael-xl8dz Жыл бұрын

You are making my stomach turn should have just got an old Camro and call it done. But overall it's what you wanted and you got it 🎉🎉Hope you're happy and it looks great

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

It needed more power! Engine swaps are fun and unique, that's why I like them.

@zerohr8515 Жыл бұрын

I want to do a LS3 and T56 speed swap on my c4 corvette...but its not just the engine/transmission costs I'm concerned about. From what ive been told, I would have to get new axles, suspension, brakes, ect. $5-10k there alone. But it makes sense. Going from 250hp to 490hp surely would require a beefy system.

@aaron7520 Жыл бұрын

Just get big valve ported heads, big cam, high flow intake manifold, headers, and gap every ls3

@aemediainc Жыл бұрын

"If you clicked on this video you are probably considering LS swapping your car" ...Looks outside at my VW Sportwagen. YES

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

DO IT! lol

@tonyz.1309 Жыл бұрын

hey Matt, great video, suck a varied skill set for doing this kind of swap. Any shops that you would recommend to do this kind of swap, since the last time, you stated that you wouldn't do any swaps, which is unusual- since you already have the learning curve. Sure would appreciate your recommendations. thanks,

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

I think really any fab shop would be happy to do this swap. Especially since there are kits available.

@noxix7641 Жыл бұрын

Hrm, I was considering a vortex over building the s52 or going s54, but both of those options may be the cheaper option, and retain the bmw purity plus straight six master race...time to do some thinking.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

All solid options!

@carhabitgarage4356 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. It looks incredibly clean. How many man hours do you have in it? I spent $15k just on the crate EROD LS3 super magnum kit but it did include harness ,ECU and catalytic converters. Keep the videos coming …

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Phew, I can't even count the hours. Definitely a few hundred. That's an awesome engine for you though!

@johansalazar4701 2 жыл бұрын

Im 10 bands into mine and doesn’t even run yet lol but I love it

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds about right 😂. All the little things add up.

@johansalazar4701 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross lol yeah man it’s crazy, I hit you up on Facebook

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll check out my messages

@hatersgonnahateyo 2 жыл бұрын

i was thinking it would be cheaper than rebuilding my 52 and turbo but maybe not. im going to start saving and have sikky do my ls swap. the extra money spent to have them do everything with their parts seems like a better long term option for me.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Im not sure what I had into my built S50 turbo setup but I’d imagine it was very very close to this.

@hatersgonnahateyo 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross im thinking of just doing a refresh and studs. just want some swooshy noises over power. something to hold me over while i save the 25k for the real power build. end goal is race car.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Stock M50 based engine will hold good power. Just do some good ARP studs and maybe a new HG and you’re set.

@bromstewart8560 Жыл бұрын

could you do something like this without the Holley EFI? like if i got a long block with the ecu, could i do some wiring and get it running with just the stock chevy and bmw components? great vid Matt!

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Yup, stock / tuned ECU would work fine. But really, the terminator is better and easier all around.

@thomasreid8504 Жыл бұрын

Ouch! I was able to LS swap my D21 Nissan truck for $2500 and would have been less if I did not need to pay for the driveshaft replacement. That was using an all aluminum 5.3 from the salvage yard.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Sure I could have done it cheaper, but I didn't want to skimp on certain things. I'm very happy with my setup.

@wrxnfx127 2 жыл бұрын

awesome breakdown , Id love to do the same build on my e28

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

That would be super cool on an E28!!

@nicodemussibiya8692 Жыл бұрын

An E28 would be hella dope

@snirtman7223 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, Loved the video about the LS swap into your E36. I was just gifted a 2012 X5 with the N55 that has a bad rod knock. Rather than spending a lot of time and money rebuilding the sketchy N55, I'm considering LS swapping it. I can do all the mechanical stuff, but no fabrication or electrical. I checked Pensyltucky and they sell motor/trans mounts only for E36. Do you know of anyone else selling parts that would fit the X5? Is there a way to marry the OEM Body Control Module to either the LS or Holly ECM?

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Idk if anyone sells stuff for X5s. That’s a rare swap.

@danhall5761 Жыл бұрын

N55 isn’t sketchy? N54 is the unreliable one

@pidgo4867 Жыл бұрын

my 92 firebird was 15k too

@dollarstone Жыл бұрын

To do something like this you have to really love the car. 10k is the price for a low miles e38 750iL with a whirling v12.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Those V12s are SLOW!

@tyresefay9046 Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross I have an e38 (1998 750il) with 25k original miles. I'm thinking about LS2 swapping my e46 (2000 m3)

@othnielmalcolm7410 Жыл бұрын

This is great, love the work. However, a K20 motor and turbo would have been much less expensive and produces more power and is much lighter!

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Ew, no terribly sounding honda motors for me!

@LowBoostFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still have the stock rear end and axles?

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, just M3 stuff

@isaacschoenecker6725 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 325i convertible with basically everything m3 in the rear what did you do for driveshaft ??

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Custom driveshaft.

@blondegirlsezthis8798 2 жыл бұрын

still cheaper than maintaining the modern BMW lines like mine (the problematic disaster N62)

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely true!

@omarnajera8295 2 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy awesome car build. I will be getting a E36 soon & I will let u know so that u can do the LS swap for me let me know how much you would charge me to do it

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I won’t be doing this swap for anyone else.

@Jason-gt2kx 2 жыл бұрын

IDK, the price of a donor car, the wide-body kit, the motor, and all the time and labor would be around $25k-$35k. If you wanted a flared-out sports car with a chevy motor, you could have saved a lot of time and frustration by buying a used Corvette, but it was a cool project if you are a car guy so I get it.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right, but here's where it becomes worth it: Drive a stock or mildly modified Corvette (which I love) to a car show. Then drive an engine swapped unique car to a car show and see what gathers more attention. Point is, I like being different. However I will also own a Corvette someday lol.

@peytonponder8488 2 жыл бұрын

It would not be 25 to 35k in labor lmao maybe 5-10

@GebreMMII Жыл бұрын

@@peytonponder8488 so total would be around 20-25k

@trouble603 2 жыл бұрын

The part that turns me off from swapping out my small block Chevy out of my classic car for a LS, is that you add a list of things that can possibly can go wrong. a small block Chevy with a carbureted engine are super simple I can fix it with a screwdriver and a pair pliers

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

True, but at the same time fuel injection is more reliable than a carb. Better starts, better idle, runs cleaner / smoother, etc.

@trouble603 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross sounds like snake oil. I didn’t get into this for mpg’s

@fatkat311 Жыл бұрын

But you have no diagnostics. I had a built 383 that grenaded pistons 7&8 because of pre-ignition. $5000 engine trashed. Knock sensors would have caught this and adjusted the timing accordingly.

@2JZLS Жыл бұрын

Hello Matt. I am considering LS swapping an E36 and making 900-1000whp. My roadblock is the rear-end, I can only throw a few thousand at it. Do you have any suggestions? (Winters/8.8” too expensive)

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

You can put a 7 series diff in but those are getting very expensive too.

@tha_cruz_pyro 5 ай бұрын

Is there a big difference in weight between a LS1 and a m50/s50 engine? Just wondering if the swap threw off the perfect weight distribution of the e36? Amazing job on it by the way

@matt13ross 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! There are documents online with proof but I believe an aluminum block LS is lighter than the M50 engine family.

@marnickdelacruz2076 2 жыл бұрын

I think when I do mines it’ll be doubled just cuz I live in Hawaii and shipping is mento!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

I totally believe that haha

@kifeYOU5 4 ай бұрын

Obviously I don’t know much about ls swaps but what do you mean by a F-body car? What years? What models? I have a 98 e36 which I’m planning to something cool. TIA

@coreyeslick4052 Жыл бұрын

Did you have to do anything to the firewall

@redlight3932 2 жыл бұрын

1300 into mine really only plan on spending 3 grand said and done

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Must have good hook ups with parts

@becomematrix Жыл бұрын

seeing this expenditure I feel pretty good about mine xD Still, a v8 e36 is very cool and not very common and available right out of the box.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Love my V8!

@becomematrix Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross it looks very awesome. And given the budget it could have gone much more. This is basically a m3.

@m3g670 2 жыл бұрын

the money you put in that car compare to the pleasure you get fot the time you will use that car is notting, and fot shure whenever you want to sell the car you can get easy 25k or more for it, so just smile drive and enjoy 😜 and please dont scratch it 😄

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

VERY TRUE!! Give me smiles all the time, driving or just looking at it :). But, DEF NOT SELLING!

@m3g670 2 жыл бұрын

i wish you will never need money from that car

@p4ndora179 Жыл бұрын

Would this swap work in a e39 528i? The stock engine is starting to show its age in mine 😅

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Yes, you just need E39 swap parts.

@guillaumecomperon1955 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the water hose connections ?

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon, eBay, and Rockauto all have them.

@angbar9075 Жыл бұрын

What kind of work do you do?

@connorcornejo1002 4 ай бұрын

ill stick with my m44. too broke for that

@galaxykode9243 4 ай бұрын

LS engine is the easiest way if a person want speed Chevy did a great job

@christophersumler1378 2 жыл бұрын

Whens the e30 coming out?

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Probably this winter. But the initial video had no interest so I’m worried it will be irrelevant on KZfaq. Don’t want to waste my time with videos if that’s the case. I am excited to build it though.

@matbut7151 Жыл бұрын

Please, what is an t56 Gearbox, from which modell? Thanks

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

T56 mag F. Brand new.

@gameb0y86 2 жыл бұрын

What engine and transmission mounts did you get?

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Pennsyltucky performance. It’s in the video

@gameb0y86 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross sorry must have missed it. Thanks!

@jamesdubose5322 Ай бұрын

Will a automatic transmission work

@Jizzaldo 2 жыл бұрын

It cost me about $25k CAD to swap my LS3/4L70E into my Impala.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

It adds up soo quickly!

@dnvr12 9 ай бұрын

I want the 6.0… lets say i found a wrecked Escalade can i use those accessories too?

@matt13ross 9 ай бұрын

Yup

@EBO47 2 ай бұрын

If its an and ls1 engine how come you got the Ls7 water pump and bolts and not the ls1 water pump and bolts ?

@matt13ross 2 ай бұрын

It has a different and better output to fit the E36.

@Skumo 2 жыл бұрын

Can l do an LS swap to an audi a4 B8 chassis???

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

You can do anything with enough time and money!

@kinghenry8498 4 ай бұрын

Did u have to fabricate for the throttle cable to work ??

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Nope

@xisneakii 2 ай бұрын

Does this work the 328i version of the E36? Not just the M3 version?

@matt13ross 2 ай бұрын

Yup!

@IM_ACID Жыл бұрын

Got a question boss I’m looking to get a e39 540i 6spd m sport I want to enjoy that car for a good 6 months till I get my hands on a ls9 engine from a c6 zr1 or maybe a LSA Just for the estimate how much do you think the swap will cost on that Including labor because I live in nyc and mfers be charging high Or do you recommend going out of state and get it build?

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Honestly that sounds like a $50k swap if done at a shop.

@IM_ACID Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross that’s crazy Would you recommend getting a ls3 instead and put a tt or SC kit on it later on? I just don’t know ls3 reliability

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

LS3 is a great reliable engine. You could get a used one and add a supercharger for a decent price. Or even an LS1 or 2. An LS9 is probably $20K.

@IM_ACID Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross tysm when I start the build I will update you Might even post a video after finishing it I’m gonna try my best to make it look like it straight came from factory

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

I always encourage others to make videos on cool stuff like that!

@dannyipwn1203 Жыл бұрын

I just tally’s up my turbo setup in the 36 and it came out to 25k

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Built engine? $$$

@seanjames9662 Жыл бұрын

How he get all those low prices? eBay?

@nelsonx4235 11 ай бұрын

How much more would it cost if you put an LS3 6.2L?

@matt13ross 11 ай бұрын

At least another $5K.

@or-ian6973 Жыл бұрын

It’s about 20-30k including cost of donor chassis. But a lot depends on the donor and the quality of build. I’m talking whole build, suspension, interior, exterior, wheels etc. No labor included. Only chumps pay someone to ls swap something

@user-fp7mv6jw6q 2 жыл бұрын

is it possible to ls swap a Audi a4 Avant xD?

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

You can ls swap anything with enough time skill and money.

@conchobar Жыл бұрын

The cheapest route is to buy a car that has already been LS Swapped and the owner is looking for a new challenge.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

If it’s been swapped right. Lots of half a$$ swaps out there.

@geostorm9351 Жыл бұрын

So did you do all the work? I didn’t hear of any labor cost.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Yea I did it all.

@SD70ACE- 2 жыл бұрын

Do you want to sell the stock injectors?

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I already did

@Kris0210 Жыл бұрын

Link to the motor mounts?

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Pennsyltucky Performance makes them.

@tristenjansen4288 Жыл бұрын

15k

@phillipatkinson3973 2 жыл бұрын

Did u do the m3 rear diff swap

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, stock M3 rear stuff for now.

@phillipatkinson3973 2 жыл бұрын

Cool man I've got a long way to go but I've got a 325i and a ls1 and some motivation to make it happen hopefully I can keep it street and track it on the weekends at barbers motorsports

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Work on it a little here and there and it'll be done before you know it!

@getgappedfool7223 Жыл бұрын

Does a/c still function?

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Not yet, going to add it back in.

@treffle17 10 ай бұрын

The cost of the chassis + $14K for a reliable BMW? 🤔 Money well spent if you ask me.

@matt13ross 10 ай бұрын

Haha yes

@angrykiwi6360 2 жыл бұрын

It’s gorgeous as fuck but damn that’s a lot of schmeckels

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Schmeckels? lol

@anomaly2826 Жыл бұрын

My guess would be 5k minimum to do it completely.

@derrickbosler9704 2 жыл бұрын

This would be sick on a e38

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@jettran4465 Жыл бұрын

13:00 what is a f body car?

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Chassis of GM vehicles. Like late 90s Camaro, Firebird, etc.

@deko2541 2 жыл бұрын

i would say all together 35 k

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Hrm I didn’t add up the cost of the car, suspension, wheels, interior, etc.

@johannjohann6523 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't you also need to upgrade the suspension to the M3 version with all that extra power? Or maybe I missed that part. Killer swap, envious. You kinda made the bimmer look a little too cool. I would have kept the body more stock to have a "sleeper" and then blow everyone one away with them in my rear view mirror. (you gotta figure a trained person should get a hint with the exhaust note. :) Great conversion. I love my E36 even with the 4 cylinder in it. It's really one of my all time favorite vehicles. Take care.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Suspension is all M3 or better. Every bushing, bearing, ball joint has been replaced and or upgraded.

@apexfiend5015 2 жыл бұрын

Stock diff?

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Stock M3 rear diff and axles. 3.15 LSD

@apexfiend5015 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross 🤔 I’m going to need to add the cost of a good LSD for my E46 swap.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

LSD is a must!

@pierresaintdaniel300 2 жыл бұрын

How much cost for engine

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

It's in the video.

@Wornk 5 ай бұрын

5.7?

@knucklestheechidna5718 11 ай бұрын

Siemen Injectors 🤣

@matt13ross 11 ай бұрын

Confused

@lmc_motorsports 2 ай бұрын

12:26

@thysaab7509 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think a turbo e36 cost a little less with a bit more power I change my mind 💀💀

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

This used to be turboed, it wasn't cheaper and was not reliable either.

@RalphsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

You lost your ass on the driveshaft and the trans. You'd be around your 10k guess without those.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

I know. But I’m happy I ended up with the T56 mag. I know I don’t have to worry about that breaking, ever.

@rockets4kids Жыл бұрын

My guess at the start of the video was also 10k.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Close!

@rockets4kids Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross You made a very good point there about starting with a donor car rather than just an engine.

@blevinsharrye30 2 жыл бұрын

turbo it

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

NOOOOO lol keeping it s.i.m.p.l.e.

@Whoknowsmane Жыл бұрын

Why is all this so complicated. I just want to buy my engine😭😭😭

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Ha, not as simple as it seems!

@BmwMe-uh9sy 3 ай бұрын

all that for just a base Ls v8 to have in your car not even boosted not worth it, including the car your prob in it around 20 grand, way better off using the m50 it came w rebuilding that and adding a turbo youd be at double the power for 50 percent less then a LS swap

@matt13ross 3 ай бұрын

Base LS? You know the base LS is iron block and 4.8 liters right? lol And there is no reason to add a V8 to these cars if you're going to boost it. Better off boosting the stock S50.

@BmwMe-uh9sy 3 ай бұрын

yea i mean just an Ls1 i couldnt justify the spendings on it maybe if it was atleast a ls2 or 3 but even then almost 15k to Ls swap isnt very cost effective

@matt13ross 2 ай бұрын

My built LS1 makes 410 whp, way more than any stock LS2 or 3.

@randy6350 Жыл бұрын

But the expensive part is labor‼ When you don’t have the tools and lacking in skills

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

For sure, you're talking tens of thousands in labor.

@randy6350 Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross Tell me about it! I’ve been looking for someone for sometime… 😞

@oscarbear7498 Жыл бұрын

Which out the friends who can get you amazing deals , your spending $16k-$18k Factor in headache, wrong parts, mechanics hustling you, inflation, set backs

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Lots of people tell me they do it for like $2k lol.

@oscarbear7498 Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross I don't believe them , I hear people tell me that too.

@edwinthomas618 Жыл бұрын

minus wife...PRICELESS

@unfrsaken_soul226 Жыл бұрын

"If you clicked on this video your probably thinking about ls swapping your car" no im trying to 3sgte swap my car and im bored

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

That's fine too!

@J2DaB33 Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing plus or minus 12k

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Very close!

@J2DaB33 Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross love the video and the e36 im hoping to one day make one here in puerto rico

@robertbrathwaite4191 Жыл бұрын

40,000 grand?

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

@IdontNeedHandles 9 ай бұрын

Man, it's not even expensive considering the end result

@matt13ross 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! It would be very expensive to pay labor l.

@IdontNeedHandles 9 ай бұрын

@@matt13ross, true. But i'm going to pay 4 for the swap anyway as i have no time to do it myself. There is no light, powerful and relatively cheap car on the market now. So 30K for a swap seems cheap.

@IdontNeedHandles 9 ай бұрын

@@matt13ross forgot to say thank u for the video!

@matt13ross 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!