Insurance and Engine swaps - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

94_Rolla_Guy · 06-17-2005, 11:50 PM

thinking about switching a 4A-GZE in place of a 7A-FE so about 50 - 60 more HP. Just wondering what to do about the insurance or what they will think???

Piddy · 06-18-2005, 01:40 AM

Basically.... if you dont tell them about it.... you crash the car..... and they find out about it. You are SCREWED. If you want to do it legit.... call your insurance company and ask what you can do. California is pretty strict.... i'm not sure how canada is though.

ekim55121 · 06-18-2005, 03:33 AM

a bit off topic but what happens if you swap the same engine in the car that was originaly in there say 7mge for a newer 7mge or 3vz for a 1mz

94_Rolla_Guy · 06-19-2005, 01:08 AM

changing the motor to a good motor (same as original) is ok provided its not stolen or has the ID's scratched off.

I figured so with the swaps, sucks but thats life i guess, makes my discission easier on what to do....

Pineapple · 06-20-2005, 08:10 AM

Anything thing that you do and change power and/or handling don't seat well with insurance. Call your insurance to find out before you swap. Most will drop you even if you tell them. Only a few will let you keep it.

***Knailgun*** · 06-20-2005, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineapple

Anything thing that you do and change power and/or handling don't seat well with insurance. Call your insurance to find out before you swap. Most will drop you even if you tell them. Only a few will let you keep it.

Amen to that....I have no intention of telling them there is N20 on board......they'd drop me like a smack junkie

robzlrclub93 · 06-20-2005, 10:29 PM

need help with engine swap, with the wiring where could i get the wiring diagram unless someone could tell me what wires go where?

95WhiteCamry · 07-01-2005, 12:30 AM

what about some aftermarket parts like springs and exhaust? could the insurance complany drop me for that? anyone have previous experience with that?

Deuce · 07-01-2005, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by robzlrclub93

need help with engine swap, with the wiring where could i get the wiring diagram unless someone could tell me what wires go where?

http://www.autozone.com

they have repair manuals available on there, with wiring diagrams