HELP! Junkyards trying to F*CK me...
07-07-2009, 02:07 PM
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HELP! Junkyards trying to F*CK me... I've gone to over 10 junkyards today in S. Florida in my search for a set of used 317 heads. I found them in most of the junkyards I went to, HOWEVER none of these places would sell me just the heads. Every f*cking junkyard told me to buy the entire motor otherwise they could not sell me the heads. If one junkyard operated this way, I wouldn't be bothered, but every junkyard said they same thing "Buy the Motor". This is Bullsh*t! I don't need another motor, I already have 2 motors! I also called a bunch of other junkyards in my area to see if they had JUST THE HEADS available. Again, was told I need to purchase the motor to get the heads.
WTF is the point of going to a junkyard for used parts you need if the bastards are not willing to sell you just the part need?
I already checked the parts classified section in this forum for what I need.
In the meantime, I wanted to ask if anyone here in S. Florida has a set of used 317 heads lying around that they would like to sell/ or trade me. I don't really have much to offer to trade, just a used set of hooker LT headers that I no longer can use on my set-up. I have cash and am willing to drive to meet up and pick up the heads.
WTF is the point of going to a junkyard for used parts you need if the bastards are not willing to sell you just the part need?
I already checked the parts classified section in this forum for what I need.
In the meantime, I wanted to ask if anyone here in S. Florida has a set of used 317 heads lying around that they would like to sell/ or trade me. I don't really have much to offer to trade, just a used set of hooker LT headers that I no longer can use on my set-up. I have cash and am willing to drive to meet up and pick up the heads.
07-07-2009, 05:33 PM
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I have an LS1 long block for sale but I doubt you want it. It spun a rod bearing and that is why it is coming out of the car. It's a 347 with forged pistons 10.1. Stock heads, etc.
07-07-2009, 05:42 PM
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Try car-part.com
Back when vortec heads were the thing and no one local sold heads only I picked up a pair from them for $240 to my door, so clean I used maybe a half can of brake cleaner and bolted them on.
That was a damn good price back then. $40 of that was shipping.
Back when vortec heads were the thing and no one local sold heads only I picked up a pair from them for $240 to my door, so clean I used maybe a half can of brake cleaner and bolted them on.
That was a damn good price back then. $40 of that was shipping.
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07-07-2009, 06:18 PM
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Try car-part.com
Back when vortec heads were the thing and no one local sold heads only I picked up a pair from them for $240 to my door, so clean I used maybe a half can of brake cleaner and bolted them on.
That was a damn good price back then. $40 of that was shipping.
Back when vortec heads were the thing and no one local sold heads only I picked up a pair from them for $240 to my door, so clean I used maybe a half can of brake cleaner and bolted them on.
That was a damn good price back then. $40 of that was shipping.
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07-07-2009, 06:45 PM
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I think I have a set or two of stock 317 heads and can not remember if they have valves or not. I can sell them for $200 pair plus shipping unless you want tp come up and get them. let me know if you are interested and I will check them tomorrow. It may be better to e-mail me at thevettedr@aol.com or call me at 407-616-2518.
Hope this helps.
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Hope this helps.
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07-07-2009, 06:55 PM
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Yeah, I am in the market for stock used heads ie: no porting, no spring upgrade. I already have my own springs so it is a waste for me to buy heads with springs and porting. I am only willing to settle for heads that are priced as I want them, stock. Stock used 317 heads are going for under $200 these days.
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07-07-2009, 07:06 PM
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...or half wrong, however you want to look at it. I don't really understand why you sound so willing and likely to pay $200+ for 317's, maybe you just overpaid for your heads in the past without researching and your angry and out to convince other people to over pay like you.
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07-08-2009, 01:13 AM
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...or half wrong, however you want to look at it. I don't really understand why you sound so willing and likely to pay $200+ for 317's, maybe you just overpaid for your heads in the past without researching and your angry and out to convince other people to over pay like you.
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07-08-2009, 08:30 AM
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I am more than willing to work something out with you on the longtubes. Just remember that they are used, so if your looking for bling under the hood, look elsewhere. These LT's are flawless in the performance and sound you want, but they are not appealing to the eyes ie: some surface rust.
07-08-2009, 10:32 AM
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Junkyards can barely be bothered to pull & rack
motors, they will put zero effort (let alone any
guarantee of didn't-screw-up) into disassembling
a motor for an "internal" part.
motors, they will put zero effort (let alone any
guarantee of didn't-screw-up) into disassembling
a motor for an "internal" part.
07-08-2009, 03:38 PM
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I've seen entire cars disassembled and stored on racks indoors.
I moved to Texas for a short time, theres a road about 5 miles long in one town with junkyards on each side. I've been to at least 30 in one month.
A lot of them even list the engines in bad wrecks with broken blocks, etc, they're listed as "parts only".
One had an LS1 shortblock for sale, I wanted to look at it, they took me back to a well inventoried warehouse, it's location was numbered. Too bad the car apparently was in a real bad wreck, the block was split in half.
I asked the guy why the hell he even had it, his reply was 'well the cranks still good' That was a bad experience. Because I was looking for a short block, but I bet if I was looking for a used set of lifters or a used con rod I would have had one there.
The better yards aren't even yards. A lot of them dont even keep cars, they get them in and remove the good parts everything is assigned a number and put in the warehouse. Ask for a part, even a complete engine and they bring it out on a forklift for you to look at, or they might take you out to look at it.
I even worked at one for a short time, they test engines before pulling them, they offer warranties.
The one I found on car-part.com had the vortec heads listed, I called and asked a few questions like whats the casting number (not are they casting number###? ) and whats the casting clock say, they guy returned with the info and it was what I was looking for.
I know in Florida here there are some real **** yards, I know of one with a 38,000 mile 5.3 that runs great! it's just sitting out in the rain. So it ran great, the key is to pay attention to stuff like this.
My local pull your own part yard is about to do a multi million dollar remodel, they rack engines. Thats rare for a pull your part to rack engines.
07-08-2009, 08:32 PM
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there are a **** load of U-Pulls in Miami; they don't give a **** what you take/ Also try Trans Am Creation (in Miami) and talk to Jeff, he might have something. there is also a HUGE U-Pull across from the DUMP off of 44l (near the 84 Lumber). Then again I have not lived down there for about 4 years so everything could have moved or changed.
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