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5.3L need some feedback

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Old May 28, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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From: Minden, NV
Car: 1989 Camaro & 2005 Silverado
Engine: 305 TBI & 5.3 Vortec
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5.3L need some feedback

Picking up a boneyard 5.3L shortblock. Has surface rust in cylinders and where the heads meet the block. Is it worth $190!?
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Re: 5.3L need some feedback

Got mine for $335 92xxx miles keep looking eventually a better deal will come up

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