i have the opportunity to buy an engine for my datsun project at way under the cost it would be to build it....but its in california and im in north dakota. ups quoted 1100 to ship it. there has to be a cheaper option. anybody have any ideas?
best way to ship an engine?
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Call around to some of the motor freight companies. You could probably have it picked up for half of that amount.
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i had a motor shipped from California to NY for $475, the freight company that delivered it was called roadrunner freight
Shop around and youll find better prices, or look for someone who is moving cross country and try to work out a deal
i had a motor shipped from California to NY for $475, the freight company that delivered it was called roadrunner freight
Shop around and youll find better prices, or look for someone who is moving cross country and try to work out a deal
engineshipping.com
I've used them before to ship a motor to a member on here, was about $225 cross country said and done.
I've used them before to ship a motor to a member on here, was about $225 cross country said and done.
Try having a hotshot deliver it if you think UPS is pricey. I've seen a freight bill for $4800 to take something from Houston to Minot. 
But your best bet is an LTL freight company. I do a lot of work with Old Dominion, and we get awesome rates through them. Granted, we ship a LOT of pallets through them, so they give us a great deal. If you have any buddies that work for places that deal with a lot of freight, you could do well to talk to them.
But your best bet is an LTL freight company. I do a lot of work with Old Dominion, and we get awesome rates through them. Granted, we ship a LOT of pallets through them, so they give us a great deal. If you have any buddies that work for places that deal with a lot of freight, you could do well to talk to them.
Engineshipping.com was great for me. As I recall, 350 or something. Definitely use a dedicated freight company.
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Don't know if it's the same there but here the big bus companys will ship big things (remember seeing a CAT diesel in the belly of one)
Generally good pricing.
Generally good pricing.
I would suggest forward air for anything like that, they are really reasonable. I shipped a R154 to another member from Vegas to somewhere in the east coast for 178.00
Check out their website to see where there is a distribution center near you and the seller
Check out their website to see where there is a distribution center near you and the seller
