Re: How much should it cost??
if you look at the time it takes to swap everything out, add new exhaust manifolds and risers, a good long block or rebuild heads and block... it sounds like a lot, but it'll add up. Note I've done two engine swaps in the past 9 months, one I paid someone else to put the engine in because I had a broken collar bone and shoulder, the other I just finished a few weeks ago... The first was probably right in line with the quoted figure and did include manifolds install and the long block and components I ordered. If I'm honest, the second was more, but it was hand built from aftermarket components by a local pro. can you do things cheaper, probably... but if it's a typical install, and you're being quoted everything or even most of everything - especially if including outdrive service checked out and ready to play... that's really not a surprising figure and as indicated above, could be a good deal... depending on the details. I'm not a boat mechanic, but I get paid when i work, and and expect that others I hire do as well...
