2.7 to 2.7 Engine Swap

[cellkid22]

It is a very reputable shop and the owner is actually a big name in the PCA/Spec Boxster racing world

Originally Posted by mikefocke

Does NY have a written quote rule/law? Like a tell the customer and get approval if over 10% over written and signed quote.

Why you check out the shop's reputation before committing to a job. Have they ever worked on Porsches before? Are you paying for their learning experience?

[Boxstard]

Originally Posted by cellkid22

It is a very reputable shop and the owner is actually a big name in the PCA/Spec Boxster racing world

So let’s hear why the expert still needs 60 hrs for a simple engine replacement.

[cellkid22]

Exactly! The five months is because I got put on the back burner for his more important customers probably. And five months for an engine swap and the inflated hours tells a story to me. Lesson learned I never got a written quote because I have known him for years not a friend but friendly at the track over the years I really didn’t think I would need one.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by cellkid22

Exactly! The five months is because I got put on the back burner for his more important customers probably. And five months for an engine swap and the inflated hours tells a story to me. Lesson learned I never got a written quote because I have known him for years not a friend but friendly at the track over the years I really didn’t think I would need one.

Rule #1 in auto repairs: What isn't in writing, isn't...........

[Fast986]

I own a shop that has done MANY 996/986 engine rebuilds and swaps.

Scratching your ass and taking your sweet time, I'd find it hard to justify more than 25-30 hours of labor. It takes about 3-4 days, tops. Including roadtesting and bleeding the system.

Is there information missing? Is he swapping over the intake manifold and accessories onto a long block and is taking care of broken exhaust manifold bolts?

[cellkid22]

No. The replacement engine was complete and all prep work was done on a previous invoice. I got suspicious when he let me review the work log and all the hours I questioned he said that the tech didn’t work there anymore so he couldn’t get clarification. Money aside clearly 5 months is a crazy turn around time.

Originally Posted by Fast986

I own a shop that has done MANY 996/986 engine rebuilds and swaps.

Scratching your ass and taking your sweet time, I'd find it hard to justify more than 25-30 hours of labor. It takes about 3-4 days, tops. Including roadtesting and bleeding the system.

Is there information missing? Is he swapping over the intake manifold and accessories onto a long block and is taking care of broken exhaust manifold bolts?