[TX] TPI motor needed

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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TPI motor needed

Hey guys looking for a complete 350 or 305 TPI engine. Have looked here in the local area and nothing has been available. I bought this car new in late 1986 and was forced to sell her in 1992 (Bad Divorce) the car has changed owners 3 or 4 times. Finally I searched the car down to California and bought it back in 2011 with 65,239 k Original miles. She was still in pretty good shape. Spent every dollar I had to get her back and transported here to Texas.

She has been in the garage since July 2011 till last month when she went to a friends shop to be gone through, then to the paint shop. Well the car got left outside over the weekend and someone else decided that they needed the car more than me.

Long Story short car was recovered and hood, motor and chin spoiler and door panels, dash cap were missing. I cant see just parting it out.
But cant afford to drop 1500 to replace it either.
Have been fighting cancer the last few years and seems my cash flow has a away going to doctors and pharmacies. But I can pay an honest price for a decent engine. If anyone out there has a decent engine they are looking to part with give me a shout.
Oh and insurance companies suck the car was recovered with the hide a key that someone other than myself put on the car in the ignition, """Claim denied""". They did pay for the tow and storage yard though how white of them.

Thanks guys and long live the 3rd Gen.

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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Re: TPI motor needed

i have a 89 lb9 complete with computer and brand new injectors and bbk afpr motor has about 120000 miles on it it will need flywheel and pullies i will take 600 hundred for it also new starter and some other stuff as well ...
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CARHARTTKOWBOY
Hey guys looking for a complete 350 TPI engine. Have looked here in the local area and nothing has been available. I bought this car new in late 1986 and was forced to sell her in 1992 (Bad Divorce) the car has changed owners 3 or 4 times. Finally I searched the car down to California and bought it back in 2011 with 65,239 k Original miles. She was still in pretty good shape. Spent every dollar I had to get her back and transported here to Texas.

She has been in the garage since July 2011 till last month when she went to a friends shop to be gone through, then to the paint shop. Well the car got left outside over the weekend and someone else decided that they needed the car more than me.

Long Story short car was recovered and hood, motor and chin spoiler and door panels, dash cap were missing. I cant see just parting it out.
But cant afford to drop 1500 to replace it either.
Have been fighting cancer the last few years and seems my cash flow has a away going to doctors and pharmacies. But I can pay an honest price for a decent engine. If anyone out there has a decent engine they are looking to part with give me a shout.
Oh and insurance companies suck the car was recovered with the hide a key that someone other than myself put on the car in the ignition, """Claim denied""". They did pay for the tow and storage yard though how white of them.

Thanks guys and long live the 3rd Gen.
I have a 383 Tpi motor Very low miles.With world heads on it.Asking 1200,Kick that cancer azz!!!Thanks,
Jason
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Re: TPI motor needed

Hey Jason, thanks man I thought of you first but so far out there. The freight would kill me bud. Plus the engine is a bit more than I could swing. You have done a lot for me man already replacing some of the parts. For now just about in the clear on the cancer hope it stays that way with papaw being sick. Thanks buddy
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Re: TPI motor needed

Speed, Lets see if any of the guys from Huston or Austin chime in, little easier for me to do a pick up here in the state. Will let you know in a few days.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CARHARTTKOWBOY
Hey Jason, thanks man I thought of you first but so far out there. The freight would kill me bud. Plus the engine is a bit more than I could swing. You have done a lot for me man already replacing some of the parts. For now just about in the clear on the cancer hope it stays that way with papaw being sick. Thanks buddy
Hope that chit says away.If you change your mind let me know.I can help with shipping.Hope you find one close.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 06:37 AM
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Car: 84 z28 /89 ws6 ta
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Transmission: 350 turbo/700r4
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Re: TPI motor needed

Ok just let me know !!!
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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Re: TPI motor needed

Ive got a 91 305TPI/T5 for $1000 even

Engine, trans, harness, ECM, everything

157k miles, fresh ford injectors
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Re: TPI motor needed

here you go. ignore the title... look at the ad

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/3305502450.html
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Hey Mark, yeah I already found that one and called the place last week to get a little info on the engine. The guy said it had apx 155K on it and they want $1200.00 I asked again if he was sure on the price and he confirmed it was $1200.
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Re: TPI motor needed

good grief! that's insane


Don't get me started of salvage yards in DFW. I stopped even trying to find things for a good price. Ebay is easier, quicker, and cheaper

(but not for shipping engines)
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Yeah, I have managed to find a few parts cars down in Waco to help me along. That and my buddy Jason oramac91. This guy has lost his mind to think anyone would buy that engine for $1200. Please Jason has a 383 stoker for 1200 LOL.
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CARHARTTKOWBOY
Yeah, I have managed to find a few parts cars down in Waco to help me along. That and my buddy Jason oramac91. This guy has lost his mind to think anyone would buy that engine for $1200. Please Jason has a 383 stoker for 1200 LOL.
Here's one in texas.dont know the price though.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/3305502450.html
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Re: TPI motor needed

Have you considered going to an LT1? I have a complete LT1 from a 95 Roadmaster that is is very good shape. It is yours for $300. It is complete from intake to oil pan including all accessories, wiring harness, computer, flywheel, starter, and MAF. I am in austin. Let me know if you would be interested.
I pulled one head and the oil pan to inspect. The cylinder walls still show cross hatching and the main bearing are in great shape.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Id be interested. Shoot me your telephone # would probably be the 26th before I could come get it. But I can a the deposit to hold.
JIM
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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Sent you a PM. Hope we can work something out for you. The wait isn't really an issue.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Yeah this Lt1 will work perfect for me Lancer-am. I love a challenge and I know this engine inside and out. God only knows Ive repaired enough of them to know the ins and outs. Ill catch up with you between now and the 26th for pick-up.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 12:12 AM
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Hey Speed, I am purchasing a LT1 here in Texas about 230 miles from me. Thanks so much for your offer on the engine. It's a great price but a long drive buddy. JIM
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Any time!!!!
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