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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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I NEED A ENGINE

I've been looking here and other forums and also calling auto wreckers and parts recyclers and haven't found any good deals. My LO3 is crapping out @ 232,559 original miles (never rebuilt: just seals) its knocking on me. I'm Looking for a genIII or genIV motor. LS1 or LS2 please if there are any leads, send em my way.

-Rob

p.s. LKQ has one for $3500 complete hopefully i can get one for cheaper than $3500
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 08:09 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

I'm concidering LT1s and L98s as last resorts
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

interested in a low mileage lm7?
i can supply u with one.. an unmodified fbody harness. ls1 intake manifold. tb & fuel rails.. fbody manifolds. and t56 ecu.

it also comes with the truck accessories. u might be able to sell those.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 01:27 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

craigslist is your best friend. but yeah LT1 sets the bar
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 03:14 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

I found a LS2 complete for $3500 warrantied for 90days what you guys think?
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

I have a complete LS1 Longblock. It's still in vehicle, come test out.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

looking for a complete assembly, accessories wiring pcm coils sensors
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Originally Posted by FireTurdWS626
I found a LS2 complete for $3500 warrantied for 90days what you guys think?
that's pricey. We found an complete drop out 02 LS1 out of an SS with low miles for $2000ish

Check this one out...

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/wester...4-f-s-ls1.html
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

I just called that guy and left a message. I also contacted someone else with a 00' LS1 drop out for $1700 but no tranny
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Im looking for an engine to! Mine blew up! Im not to familiar with this area yet anybody got any information?
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

got a brand new l98 if anyone is interested

Last edited by robleamy; Feb 11, 2011 at 11:02 PM.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

ROB!
Can you please tell me all the specifics about the engine & how much?
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

my l98 and 700r4 might be up for sale too..
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Car: 1990 BLACK IROC
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Can SOMEBODY tell me somthing about these engines that are for sale? Is there any good shops that can build a nice engine that wont rape a guy?
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Dyno Don puts together some great power plants
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 02:58 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

I have a 5.7 under 100k miles. Holley Stealth Ram. Complete w accessories. Ran great. Only pulled it in favor of an ls1. Pm if you're interested.
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Car: 1990 BLACK IROC
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

I need somthing w/some power! That 427 I blew up could of used some better parts! that what I get for trying to go cheap! Im gonna talk to Don & some other people to see what they can do for me! I found guy who said he had a NASCAR engine for cheap! I gotta go see him. But Im really looking for a 427 or bigger E.F.I. mill
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Originally Posted by ZSS2148
I have a 5.7 under 100k miles. Holley Stealth Ram. Complete w accessories. Ran great. Only pulled it in favor of an ls1. Pm if you're interested.
I just bought an 86 Trans Am TPI with a spun bearing from little brother. Would you be willing to sell the long block? I just need heads & block. Thanks

Last edited by RoelSS; Feb 22, 2011 at 09:16 AM.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Brandon!
I just came from meeting w/Gene&Slick over at there new shop Gene Jones racing & Pro Street Terrorist! man those guys know what there doing they have got some serious stuff in that shop! They are hooking me up w/my engine Im gonna go all out on this build.
Thank you for hooking me up w/ these guys
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

kevin.gallette@yahoo.com

i need an engine my 1991 camaro 3.1 Liter just started knocking on me today! :/ need engine asap
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Originally Posted by KG427KG427
kevin.gallette@yahoo.com

i need an engine my 1991 camaro 3.1 Liter just started knocking on me today! :/ need engine asap
v6 or dnt matter?
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Kev the only motor I have is the blown uP POS I have over at Gene & Slicks! they said nothing was re-usable! do you want to put a sbc in it? or another v-6?
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

There are a handful of LSx motors on CL saw them the other day priced fairly.

If you want a good rebuilder to do it RIGHT and not rape you try Dave @ The Balance Shop in Reseda Ca 818-881-9046

Service Center and Johnson Machine also have great reputations.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Originally Posted by 92purplehaze
my l98 and 700r4 might be up for sale too..
hey man how much for engine and tranny and what else do you have with it and mileage.

email kevin.gallette@yahoo.com

thank you
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

doesnt matter i am keeping my options open

i want a good gas mileage car though i drive 30 miles to work everyday and my 3.1 V6 was nice i got like 26mpg. heard ls1's get 30!
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

THE SEARCH IS OVER! I found a complete LS1 with wiring and computer for $1600. just got home with it
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Nice! Just saw ur message. If ur interested in a plastic fuel tank, fuels lines. Etc. Lmk.

When does the teardown begin?
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

good deal bro congrats
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Originally Posted by TPI TERR
Nice! Just saw ur message. If ur interested in a plastic fuel tank, fuels lines. Etc. Lmk.

When does the teardown begin?
I want to gather all i need before i tear into the car, i don't want to get stuck. Right now I'm looking into gearing into the top end on the engine. So I'm looking for a camshaft right now.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Nice did you get it from the link i gave you or no?
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Originally Posted by SiCkRs
Nice did you get it from the link i gave you or no?
oh no i found some random craigslist post and just crossed my fingers and called. a tiny wrecking yard in carson, ca near the LA Habor is where i got it just 2 guys run it. one guy buys the cars and sells the parts the other dismantles
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 12:22 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

Originally Posted by FireTurdWS626
oh no i found some random craigslist post and just crossed my fingers and called. a tiny wrecking yard in carson, ca near the LA Habor is where i got it just 2 guys run it. one guy buys the cars and sells the parts the other dismantles
What's the address? It's good to keep around for future reference. That is one sweet deal you got there, congrats!
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Old May 7, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

I need a solid SBC for my 87. Anyone have one? Send me a PM.

Thanks,
Colin
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Old May 7, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Re: I NEED A ENGINE

I have a 630 hp 355 in my garage, all forged crank, eagle rods, je pistons, 4 bolt main, comp solid roller cam with 278/284 at .050 power band is 4500 to 8,000+. just short block-2,500.
I also have other sbc's in different stages, 350 4 bolt bare 100, 2 400 sbc bare 500 each, 1 400 sbc complete short block 600.

lmk
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