LS AND HEMI SWAPS, CRATE MOTORS, DOD DELETE, MDS DELETE
At PCM Tuners, we provide professional engine swaps, crate motor installations, and DOD/MDS delete services to maximize performance, reliability, and longevity. Whether you need a replacement engine, a high-performance upgrade, or a full DOD/MDS delete, we offer expert installation, tuning, and support to get your vehicle running at its best.
You’ve probably seen YouTube videos and online guides claiming an LS swap can be done for $1,500. That’s simply not true. The real cost of an LS swap includes much more than just the engine and transmission. Here’s what a basic 5.3L LS and 4L60E swap actually costs:
✔ Decent (120+k miles running and driving) 5.3L LS & 4L60 Dropout/Liftout – $3,500+
✔ Engine Removal & Replacement Labor – $1,600
✔ Fuel Lines, Pump, Electrical Wiring, AN Fittings – $400
✔ Injectors (if needed) – $400-$800
✔ Installation & Setup – $600–$800
✔ Engine Wiring Harness & Sensors – $900–$1,200
✔ Installation Labor – $500–$600
✔ Engine & Transmission Mounts, Adapters, Connectors – $500–$600
✔ Installation (Welding, Cutting, Fabrication) – $300–$500
✔ Manifolds & Exhaust System – $400 (parts) + $600 (labor)
✔ With Headers – $900 (parts) + $600 (labor)
✔ Driveshaft Modification – $400–$600
✔ Cooling System (Radiator, Fans, Hoses, etc.) – $600–$1,000
✔ Cooling System Installation – $300–$500
✔ Adapters, Fittings, Connectors, Gaskets, Bolts – $500–$1,500
✔ Fluids (Oil, Coolant, Transmission Fluid, etc.) – $100–$300
✔ Dress-up & Cleanup (Powder Coating, Painting, Cerakote, etc.) – $300–$800
💰 Realistic Cost of an LS Swap: $8,000–$15,000+ and this is with a used 5.3 4L60 liftout combo. The base price for any project based on a crate motor is $20,000+
📌 A “cheap LS swap” isn’t realistic—if you want something that’s street worthy and that you don’t have to work on continuously then let the professionals handle it.
GM’s Displacement on Demand (DOD) and Mopar’s Multi-Displacement System (MDS) were designed for fuel economy but cause major reliability issues, including lifter failure, misfires, and oil consumption problems.
✔ DOD Delete for GM Gen 4 LS & Gen 5 LT Engines
✔ MDS Delete for Hemi Engines
✔ Includes Parts, Installation & ECU Tuning
💰 DOD/MDS Delete Pricing:
✔ $1,500–$2,500 in Parts (lifters, camshaft, gaskets, pushrods, etc.)
✔ $1,500–$2,500 in Labor (installation and testing)
📌 Total Cost: $3,000–$5,000
✅ Restores full-time V8 operation
✅ Prevents future lifter failures
✅ Increases power and reliability
If you need a new engine, we can provide and install a remanufactured crate engine, or a high-performance engine built to your specs.
If your engine is worn out or failed, we offer remanufactured stock replacement crate engines that are better than new.
✔ 5.3L LS or 5.7L Hemi (Stock Trim)
✔ Seasoned Block, New Bearings, Remanufactured Cylinder Heads
✔ No DOD or MDS – Built without factory fuel management systems
💰 Cost: $4,500–$5,000
💰 Installation: $2,500–$3,000 (includes engine removal, swapping accessories, intake, oil pan, and reinstallation)
📌 Total Installed Cost: $7,000–$8,000
📌 Adder for 6.0 or 6.2 LS, or 6.4 HEMI : $2,000–$3,000
Looking for more horsepower and durability? A performance-built crate motor with forged internals, larger bore, and stroke is the way to go.
✔ Forged Pistons, Crankshaft, & Rods for high horsepower builds
✔ Stronger Bearings & Block Reinforcement
✔ Custom Built for Boost or High RPM
💰 Base Cost: $5,500 (forged internals, no cam, short block only)
💰 Total Cost: $7,500–$8,500 (once you add heads, cam, intake, accessories, oil pan, etc.)
📌 Need a complete LS3 engine?
✔ Complete LS3 from intake to oil pan with front accessories: $10,500–$12,500 (depending on cam options).
If your engine isn’t completely destroyed (no holes in the block or pistons), we can remove, rebuild, and reinstall it with all necessary machining work.
✔ Complete Disassembly & Inspection
✔ Machine Shop Work (Decking, Boring, Honing, etc.)
✔ Reassembly with New Bearings, Pistons, Rings, etc.
💰 Cost: $5,500–$6,500 (includes labor, machining, and all necessary replacement components)
📌 This is a great option if you want a refreshed engine without going the crate motor route.
Thinking about an engine swap, crate motor installation, or DOD/MDS delete? Don’t waste time and money on cheap DIY mistakes—let the professionals handle it.
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