can a is350 motor swap into a is250
12-20-11, 08:51 AM
#18
Driver
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: colorado
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yea but at the time i needed a car they didnt have used is350 awd yet
the isf motor haha i wish i could do a isf awd conversion but would be way to much
12-20-11, 08:52 AM
#19
Driver
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: colorado
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
so do you guys think this project will cost way to much and i should just sell my car and get a is350 saving me lots of time and might just be cheaper this way
12-20-11, 08:53 AM
#20
Driver
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: colorado
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
and the reason i dont want to sell my car is cause my sister lives in a different state and shes the co signer so if i sell my car she has to be there to sighn it over as well and that would be a pain for me
12-20-11, 09:04 AM
#21
Well you already agree that it will save u time and money so why not just trade it in and just take off all your aftermarket mods and transfer it over to your new car. It'll also save you a lot of headaches to. It's not like it would be a clean swap where its all plug and play.
12-20-11, 09:27 AM
#23
Seriously, just trade it in if you really want the bigger motor. The hassle of getting your sister to sign the docs will be a lot less than the cost (labor, parts, depreciation, opportunity cost of time, etc.) of a motor swap. Besides, depending on your state laws, you should be able to have a notorized copy mailed/shipped instead of having her there in person. Worst case scenario, she'll have to visit you on a weekend or something. 
I could only see an engine swap like this being worth it would be if you were able to get the 350 motor for cheap, was able to do the swap by yourself or for extremely low cost, and planned to keep the car pretty much forever (because of the big depreciation hit).
I could only see an engine swap like this being worth it would be if you were able to get the 350 motor for cheap, was able to do the swap by yourself or for extremely low cost, and planned to keep the car pretty much forever (because of the big depreciation hit).
12-22-11, 05:46 PM
#26
Driver
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: colorado
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
how much do you guys think my car is worth its a 08 is250 awd with 2011 f sport front conversion and it will have a isf rear bumper my car is starfire pearl and has 35k miles
12-22-11, 05:47 PM
#27
Driver
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: colorado
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i think i might try to find someone around here willing to pay more for parts on it even though i know you cant expect to get the more with car mods i also have work vs xx but you think i might get lucky and be able to sell it and get a is350?
12-22-11, 07:49 PM
#29
Lead Lap
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: FL
Posts: 424
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you had to have the loan co-signed then you are/were probably over your head. Stop putting money into the car. You will never get out what you are putting in. Save your cash and in a few years buy another car. It seems like you are heading for a vicous cycle on the 250. Cars depreciate by the minute and modifications accelerate the loss. I hate to sound negative but am being as honest as I can be. I think your 250 with a 350 motor will be worth a lot less than your 250 as is.
12-23-11, 12:52 AM
#30
Driver
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: colorado
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the motor can be sold for 1000 dollars but how much more parts do you think i might need? transmission, ecu, cause i do know it will be more complex than a honda motor swap