Glossary / General

engine out

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

“Engine out” means taking the engine out of the truck. It’s a big job, usually done when you’re doing major repairs or a swap.

Technical Definition

“Getting the engine out” means removing the engine from the truck chassis, usually to replace major components or perform a swap. It’s labor-intensive and often requires good space, tools, and time.

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"if you're the kind [3243.5s] of person who's going to drop three and a half million dollars on an F forty, you can also probably afford I don't know if it needs engine out I don't think it needs an..."
Auction House President Kenneth Ahn Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 54:03

"because it's engine out. You got to put Nick a cell sleeves in there. But once you do that,"
The Floor Keeps Rising P-Car Talk Podcast 30:57

"Engine out everything. Everything is engine out. Your tax is the max."
C.R.E.A.M. #81 - Selling a Car To Jay Kay, Lowest Selling New Cars and S2000 For Sale? C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 39:36