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Engine and transmission swaps in Spokane
When an engine or transmission is past saving, a swap is often the smartest way to keep a car you already know and like. Farrell's Automotive handles engine replacements and transmission swaps, with a specialty in Subaru boxer engines, from EJ and FA engine replacements to turbo swaps. We also work on all makes and models, foreign and domestic. Call to talk through your vehicle and your options before anything is decided.
Swap work we do
- Engine replacement after a spun bearing, failed head gaskets, or a blown motor
- Subaru EJ and FA engine replacements
- Turbo engine swaps for Subaru and other turbo platforms
- Manual and automatic transmission swaps
- Engine and transmission replacements for all makes and models, foreign and domestic
- Work on all makes and models. Just ask
Sourcing the right engine
- Used, remanufactured, or new engines and transmissions, depending on your budget and goals
- We help you compare options before you commit
- Matching the replacement to your vehicle, including model year and emissions differences
- Using parts you supply can be discussed case by case
Full engine and transmission swaps are bigger jobs than a typical driveway repair. Call or text to discuss your vehicle, where the work can be done, and what makes sense for you.
Pricing
Labor is $125/hr, and common jobs are quoted as a flat-rate price from book time. You get a written estimate before any work begins. See our pricing for trip, diagnostic, and after-hours rates.
Where we offer engine & transmission swaps
We work with drivers across our service area, including Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Cheney, Mead, Airway Heights, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden Lake, Sandpoint, Priest River, Newport, Deer Park, Elk, Chewelah, Spirit Lake.
Engine & transmission swaps FAQ
Do you do engine swaps on Subarus?
Yes. Subaru boxer engines are a specialty, including EJ and FA engine replacements and turbo swaps.
Can you source the engine or transmission?
Yes. We can source used, remanufactured, or new engines and transmissions, and walk you through the tradeoffs of each option before you decide.
Can a swap be done at my location?
It depends on the vehicle and the job. Full swaps are larger jobs, so call or text to discuss your vehicle and where the work can be done.
Do you work on makes other than Subaru?
Yes. We work on all makes and models, foreign and domestic.
How much does an engine swap cost?
Every vehicle and engine option is different, so each swap is quoted individually from book time at our $125/hr labor rate, plus the engine or transmission you choose. You get a written estimate before any work begins.
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Run by Aaron & Kaila
Husband-and-wife mechanics. Aaron's specialty is troubleshooting and diagnostics, with lots of experience on German and Japanese imports like Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, Subaru, Toyota, Honda, and Acura. Kaila's specialty is customer service and wrenching skills. When you call, you talk to the people who do the work.
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