[Cookiemonster]

Not going to lie, I didn't think I was being 'cheap' by thinking the build would cost 25-30k on top of the cost of the car itself, but it seems based on several members' experiences that it is more like 50k. These are not 'no expense spared' builds I'm talking about. I'm currently re-thinking my plan based on my parts list that was originally in the neighborhood of 24k in parts alone, then accounting for 5-6k labor....but apparently that was VERY off from what's needed real world.

I know everyone's goals are different, but come on, there are ballpark figures that aren't going to be 10k difference from each other when considering 90% of the parts list is done for you. The variance that does exist can easily be discussed for cost estimates, yet that doesn't appear to be happening...I just don't get why. If I can produce a parts list that has ALMOST every part in a build, save custom fabrication of a few key items, the cost of those items + fabrication should be relatively easy variables to account for in a generalized build cost estimate.

For those that aren't weird about discussing $ spent on this swap, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PM me. For the few that have already, THANK YOU for your openness and transparency in an area that seems to be very vague and almost shameful to discuss the cost spent on these swaps, but instead love to gloat of the end build awesomeness for all to drool over. Not saying don't be proud of your builds, but this is a community forum, why not share the knowledge to help those looking for a similar path...knowledge including cost.

**EDIT** I'm talking about the 2JZ swap in particular, not LS, K24, etc. Those threads, for whatever reason, seem to be more open about costs.