I've tried PMing him before, his box is always full, so ill ask here and if any of you guys know or have an idea let me know.

I have a 98 I30, what would it cost for a 5speed swap?
Labor?
Parts (its possible id supply my own)


Thanks guys

 

Did you try callin his shop?

 

If you do, please let us know if you get in contact with him.

717-867-0381

His name is Rob.

Mike

 

Too lazy to call, he'll chime in soon id bet

 

I doubt it.

 

I second, third, and fourth this statement. There will be no chiming in. This is why he has a business number. Make use of it my friend.

 

That dude's really hard to get ahold of.

 

I gave up. I figure he will just drop whatever I ordered in the mail when it is finished which should have been done by now.

 

don't lose hope. you could always take your money back and use the stock vq30 cams

 

At this point I will just wait. Last time I spoke to him he had the spacers and just had to do the modification. Therefore the spacers are there, just need to be modified. Not sure why it is taking so long. Additionally, I have aftermarket vq35 cams I will be using so using stock vq30 cams is definitely out of the question.

 

I'm gonna have to vouch for Tilley here guys. If your having trouble I think thats one instance. Please don't generalize. Every time I've spoken with him he's been very helpful.

Anyway, a swap done with all the "correct parts" will be a hair above $2K. I did mine with all the right parts and it ran $2100. And by correct I mean doing it right the first time with the hardware required if you want to continue modding. By this I mean VLSD trans, aftermarket clutch, SS clutch line, etc... If you do it on the cheap with a regular 5Spd and an OEM Exedy clutch I think it could be done for $1500.

 

What do you mean by this statement? What do you think we are implying about Rob? All we are saying is that he is a hard person to get in contact with and nothing further.

 

i don't know him but actually everybody here is on his side lol

 

Thats the thing. Nobbody is taking sides in this thread and no one is against anyone. But whatever....

 

Alright maybe I read you guys wrong.

 

Try under 1100, buddy

I shall have the .org's cheapest 5spd and vq35 swap.

vq35 with 55k on it, 650 shipped. Spec stage 2 clutch, 220 shipped, various knick knacks, 100 bucks. tilley's spacers, 100 bucks. There you go, complete vq35 swap. So far I have the spacers, and 2 vq35's. I'm building a vq35 auto for 2500, (it was my parts car) for ThisMaxIsTight, in addition to the vq35 5spd i'm doing for myself.

-Freddy


edit: I was talking about the vq35 swap, the 5spd swap is much cheaper.

 

and by the way, you can do a 5spd swap for 900 bucks (includes everything) if you look around long enough, I did.

 

i would agree it could be done for $900

 

well then, since you obviously don't really care about getting the price, or the swap. I mean if you were, you'd easily just pickup the phone and use that cheeto covered index finger of yours to dial his number. With a response like "I'm too lazy to call" do you actually expect anyone to give a **** and help you?

 

Nah i realy didnt, figured hed chime in but since he didnt (and apperantly wont) no biggie, if he's busy enough that people have trouble getting in contact with him, im gonna guess his rates are a little higher than i want to pay

Thanks guys

 

You shouldn't make assumptions. Just because someone is hard to get in contact with, doesn't make their rates high. When you are a sole proprietor and run a shop, do mechanic work, and paint cars all by yourself it basically means you can't stop every five minutes to pick up a phone. I have spoken to Rob twice this week (by phone and AIM).

 

By doing it right I meant VLSD. That alone will run you over $900 unless you get super lucky from a yard that doesn't know how coveted they are.