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      03-10-2017, 07:05 PM   #22
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I think you live in your own little universe if you think that is the case.

Average low mileage used N55 goes for $5000-6500. List price on a new longblock is $21k.

There is a legitimate 25-30 hours of labor to R&R the long block engine with the customers accessories. Multiply that by shop hourly rate and it will get you close.

Also factor in another $500 of seals, gaskets, hoses, fluids and other consumables.
yeah I can see that now when you brake it down like that
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