2010 engine swap, a few questions

Looks like the newer 2016 engine that requires retrofitting

 

Would you entertain 4th gen engine? @Ragingfit got his through LKQ IIRC. He played it conservative, retained 3rd gen intake, throttle body and EGR.

 

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I bought from JDM in Belleville New Jersey I think it is I bought an engine and the transmission the total bill delivered to my door and set on the ground at my shop was Christ $1,200 right around that The engine and transmission are unbelievably silly clean and I don't mean they were blasted off on the dock. Look under the valve cover everything looks silver and brand new like it's not running the oil which is hard to imagine giving these things are choked up on EGR and gurgling on their own puke most of their running lives I don't know if there's anything different about a JDM spec engine or not it is for the correct year car I have 13

 

Regarding #3, I'd be more optimistic working with a mechanic who's already done a few third gen engine swaps. With 3rd gen engine's regularly packing it in around 150~200K, they shouldn't be too difficult to find.

 

#1 Is it worth it?

Depends on your financial situation, your car's condition and your vehicle needs. Is reliability essential or can you deal with a few downtime repairs every year? In the end its your decision.

A. You are taking a risk putting in a used engine no matter how shiny it looks. Not only could it quickly have oil consumption and head gasket issues, it could have oil leaks or bad workmanship. These factors are why many pay the dealer $5k-$7.5k for a rebuilt engine.

B. Depends on the rest of the car's condition. Does it already have a replacement hv battery and brake booster? Tires, brakes, wheel bearings? Catalytic converter especially if it was burning a lot of oil for a long time. You could get a replacement engine and still incur $5k of additional repairs in the next year.

C. Depends on your desire to have high reliability for your wife and kids (if applicable) or work. Obviously a new or nearly new car will be the most reliable and may have a warranty.

Getting rid of the car requires the higher level of financial strength, eg cash, excellent credit and a down payment along with a payoff. Buying any car right now means overpaying, perhaps as much as a rebuilt engine. You certainly don't want to be hosed at Joe's Used Car Lot with a high interest loan.

Sometimes finances require taking risks associated with a used engine and a "low cost" mechanic. Personally I would go for a rebuilt engine because I have a newer battery and brake booster plus I would want at least two more years of use to allow the market to stabilize.