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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Engine Install time and pricing?

What is the recomended time to remove old engine , build new(heads intake suppercharger swap over), and then install new engine.
The builder would be taking off the body.

I want to compare hours and cost. So please chime in on your cost.

It would be great if you would line item each with time in the book.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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Sounds like about a $1500 job.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2022 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ShockTherapy
Sounds like about a $1500 job.
W/o a super, I read 14-15.4 hrs. My guys want ~$1000, snd they have low overhead. I'd guess the 1500 is very fair.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2022 | 10:19 AM
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That was 17 years ago.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2022 | 04:08 PM
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That was 17 years ago.
And, still of interest. Some folks do do due diligence, and search for stuff, before asking good gurus such as yourself to regurgitate something for the umpteenth time. Every time, "you" shorten the lesson a few words. We learn less. I've owned my '01 just 4 years. A lot has or is failing. I rely on your and others past, then-fresh, knowledge. Thank you, ALL.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2022 | 05:00 PM
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Labor costs were less per hour 17 years ago. This thread is also in the Lightning forum and you can't compare labor directly with a swap on a regular F150.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2022 | 07:54 PM
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Thanks - Unsure HOW I stumbled into the Lightening Forum from 10th gen regulars.
Certainly adding a supercharger would merit a cpl extra bucks. It's $300 just to put on a new plastic intake manifold.
 
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