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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:49 pm    Post subject: silvertop too much swap?HELP Reply with quote

So this is my problem i just got a sr5 chassis, but anyways the story goes like this the same guy that sold me the chassis says he got a 20v silvertop clip(fwd) so i ask him how much would he charge for the complete swap and motor he saying bout 3000.00 ..............so my question is that too much!? my goal is to push 200hp
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You will be in for a lot more money to get that engine to 200hp. 3000 dollars is expensive, but if he can do a proper job, and you cant do the work yourself, then maybe its reasonable for you? At US prices, the engine is worth about 1000 dollars, everything you need for the swap and some maintenance parts could cost another 1000, then add work and you get the picture. Thing is, I doubt the guy will bother installing fresh parts on it and just use what's on there, in which case your overpaying a few hundred dollars.

If your going to spend thousands on an engine that will reach 200hp in NA trim, dont bother with a 20v and start with an s2000 engine! Will also cost lots..but produce over 200hp reliably.


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