so my problems started a few weeks ago when my engine started misfiring. long story short, the stealer did a compression test today and its completely dead. they wanna charge me $13,000 to put in a used motor they found with 104K miles. said theres no way to disable that cylinder and only run on 5. i didn't even bother asking them what it would cost to repair it. i think to them i have two options, buy a new car or pay the money to get a new engine.


so now I'm here to ask what my REAL options are. what should i do?



edit: Car is an 08 Infiniti G37S with around 126k miles

 

Buy a long block package with ipp or rebuild kit with z1. Or find a used engine for 1500.00

 

labor costs for either option?

 

Depends on the shop. Rebuild will cost more because they have to tear the engine apart. The other two options would be a swap. Call some places and get quotes on swap labor.

 

You'll have to find a local shop that handles Z/G and ask an installation quote from them...
Typically $3k-$5k, but that's in my area...

 

damn.

as far as a temporary patch to fix the symptoms and then right away trade it in to another dealer and just get a new car real quick.. what are my options there

 

$3000

Or

$7000

So for $13K you could have a complete Cosworth short block installed .