JDM Engine
September 10, 2026
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Freight Delivery for Engines and Transmissions: What to Expect

Engines ship by freight, not parcel. Here's how commercial and residential delivery work and how to inspect your shipment before you sign.

Freight Delivery for Engines and Transmissions: What to Expect

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An engine or transmission doesn't come in a delivery van. It ships by freight truck, strapped to a pallet, and the delivery works differently from a normal package. Here's what to expect so the handoff goes smoothly.

How your engine ships

We ship engines and transmissions from Belleville, New Jersey by freight carrier. Each unit is secured on a pallet and wrapped for transport. Transit time depends on the distance and the carrier's schedule.

Commercial vs. residential delivery

Shipping is free to commercial addresses with a loading dock or forklift in the lower 48 states. Repair shops and other businesses that can unload freight are the easiest place to send an engine, and many buyers ship straight to the shop doing the install.

Residential delivery is available for an added charge. Call (973) 969-5190 or use our contact page for a quote before you order. For Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and other locations outside the lower 48, contact us for a quote.

Before it arrives

  • Give us a working phone number. The carrier uses it to schedule the delivery, and a missing number can delay your shipment.
  • Make sure someone is there to receive it during business hours.
  • Have a way to unload it. A palletized engine is heavy. The driver's job is to get the pallet off the truck, so the receiving address needs a dock, a forklift or equipment to move it.

When the truck shows up

This step matters most. Inspect the outside of the shipment before you sign the delivery receipt. Look for crushed or torn wrapping, a broken pallet, or fluid leaking from the load.

  • If you see damage, write it on the delivery receipt before you sign, and take photos.
  • Contact us right away.

Shipping insurance comes from the freight carrier. If you sign the receipt without noting damage, the carrier may not accept a claim later.

After delivery

Compare the unit with the listing photos and the details of what's included. Read the warranty terms on the product page before anyone takes the engine apart, and have your shop replace gaskets and seals during the install. If anything doesn't look right, contact us before installation.

Ready to order?

Browse JDM engines and JDM transmissions, read our shipping page, or check how to make sure a used engine fits your car before you buy.
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