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techboy · 08-17-2005, 02:28 PM

I just sold my shortblock the other day, but the guy that bought it lives in VA Beach, so I need to ship it. I've shipped many things before, buying, selling and trading, but nothing ever really heavy like this. Anyone have any experience with this? Should I crate it? Can I send it UPS ... will there be extra charges I need to be aware of? Any tips are appreciated ....

igo4bmx · 08-17-2005, 02:47 PM

the block is still assembled right? (crank, rods, pistons)
if so i would build a 2x4 foundation to house the block... including the walls...
bolt up the block to it somehow... then wrap and ship

97TSi · 08-17-2005, 03:28 PM

You'll probably have to put it on a pallet.
I've never shipped a motor, but I've bought one and that came via freight (18 wheeler).

ixlr811s · 08-17-2005, 03:32 PM

Yeah... you have to put it on a pallet.... call DHL.... should be around $100- $125.

techboy · 08-17-2005, 11:41 PM

Actually, it's completely gutted. It's just the block and the bedplate. I completely disassembled it. But I bet it still weighs somewhere between 50-75 pounds. I figured I was going to have build a crate. I can't believe it will be that much to ship ...

techboy · 08-19-2005, 03:20 PM

Ha! My 50-75 estimate was way off! The gutted short block itself weighs in at a whopping 100lbs on the nose. I built a crate for it today and got it all snugged in. The whole thing weighs about 110-125lbs now. I guess I got to quote on this thing now. 10 bucks says my buyer backs out ....

08-17-2005, 02:28 PM	#1
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08-17-2005, 02:47 PM	#2
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08-17-2005, 03:28 PM	#3
97TSi Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Haddon Heights, NJ (SJ) Member #150 iTrader: (0)	You'll probably have to put it on a pallet. I've never shipped a motor, but I've bought one and that came via freight (18 wheeler). __________________ -Nick 97 TSi B16G FactoryRemoved.com

08-17-2005, 03:32 PM	#4
ixlr811s Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lumberton, NJ Member #184 iTrader: (0)	Yeah... you have to put it on a pallet.... call DHL.... should be around $100- $125. __________________ Precision Imports Rx4Speed To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 1995 Eagle Talon TSI AWD - Toy/Shop Car 1998 Eagle Talon ESI - Reliable Daily Driver 1995 Eagle Talon TSI AWD - Woman's Car

08-17-2005, 11:41 PM	#5
techboy Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Allentown/Lehigh Valley, Pa Member #714 My Ride: 99 Eclipse iTrader: (0)	Actually, it's completely gutted. It's just the block and the bedplate. I completely disassembled it. But I bet it still weighs somewhere between 50-75 pounds. I figured I was going to have build a crate. I can't believe it will be that much to ship ... __________________ 99 Eclipse 4G63 88 Conquest TSI 88 Starion ESI-R

08-19-2005, 03:20 PM	#6
techboy Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Allentown/Lehigh Valley, Pa Member #714 My Ride: 99 Eclipse iTrader: (0)	Ha! My 50-75 estimate was way off! The gutted short block itself weighs in at a whopping 100lbs on the nose. I built a crate for it today and got it all snugged in. The whole thing weighs about 110-125lbs now. I guess I got to quote on this thing now. 10 bucks says my buyer backs out .... __________________ 99 Eclipse 4G63 88 Conquest TSI 88 Starion ESI-R