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Originally Posted by ponyakr

This got me to thinkin. With all the Pontiac engine builders scattered around, I've wondered how much it would cost to ship your engine, or have a crate engine shipped to you.

So, I just got a quote for shipping a crate engine from Len Williams, in OK, to me in North, LA. I don't need an engine, but just wanted to know about engine shipping costs. I entered 500lbs and need a lift gate at both ends.

The price quote I got was $237, form R+L Carriers.

http://www2.rlcarriers.com/default.a...ookieSupport=1

So, for those of you who have had an engine shipped, how much did it cost ? Is there any particular carrier that consistently ships engines cheaper than others ? Anybody know if the big engine shippers, like maybe Butler, KRE and others, have a deal with any particular carriers, to have their engines shipped a little cheaper ? Anybody have experiences shipping engines on a regular basis, who can give some info here ?

I used Freightquote.com They gave me good personal service over the phone. Filling out the info I thought I was just creating an online account but they actually gave me a huge credit limit and billed me only after the shipment arrived.

He matched the price i was looking for when I told them I got a quote elsewhere for $240.00 using Class 70.
Shipment was from Pleasanton CA to Tuscon AZ. About 850 mi.

My shipping crate weighed 305 here on our scale at work with the block, flexplate, crank in it. (I may have sent the intake also I don't recall.)