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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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Im thinking of buying this off craigslist. With out software for 3500. Im going to drop it in my 1976 Trans Am.

Its has a stock rockers intake and throttle body

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/1339690492.html
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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Its OK but not for a smog car by any means. Wouldn't be a cruiser either with the cam an idle.

As long as you are pre 75 you should be fine.
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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Its OK but not for a smog car by any means. Wouldn't be a cruiser either with the cam an idle.

As long as you are pre 75 you should be fine.
I can get a stock LS1/t56 with computer for 2900 would you suggest going with that?? not to concerned about smog, "I have a body"

The one I showed you doesnt come with any computer or harness..
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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That cam has hardly any lift for such duration. I can't see spending that much on an engine that is just shoved over in the corner of someones garage. If I have an extra built engine at my house you can bet your *** its on a stand or cradle. Seems like someone might want to make a big profit off something that really isn't all that special. Just look at the condition of the valve covers all pealed where they were painted, not signs to me that show someone takes car of things
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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I agree. That thing is tossed in the corner like its junk. His story doesnt make much sense either. Usually someone will sell their powertrain or the car. This guy is selling them both but alreadey separated them? Buyer beware.
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Originally Posted by qnitro
I can get a stock LS1/t56 with computer for 2900 would you suggest going with that?? not to concerned about smog, "I have a body"

The one I showed you doesnt come with any computer or harness..
pretty good deal there.
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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pretty good deal there.
It comes with Long tubes as well... I might have to jump on this instead..
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