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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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I can get a 05 LS2 out of a GTO and the harness for $1500.00. It has 33,766 miles on it.
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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That is 1/3rd of what they normally sell for.
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Personally, I think I'd jump on that like a pit bull on a T-bone steak...
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If you don't want it, I'll drive up north and pick it up.
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I just got off the phone and am picking it up tommarrow. I got the radiator, engine, harness, and all the assecories and the starter for that.
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Looks like another Mustang might get another upgrade.
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I just got off the phone and am picking it up tommarrow. I got the radiator, engine, harness, and all the assecories and the starter for that.
Wow. I say this with the utmost in sincerity & respect - You SUCK.







OK, seriously, good find.
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Its like hitting the lottery.
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man lucky you, I can almost say I feel some jalousy(on a good way) towards you... lol.
good deal.. good luck with this upgrade
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The is a hell of a deal! I just paid $2300 for a freshly rebuilt LS1 for my 350z last weekend.
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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for reference...I paid 1800 for a complete 99 LS1 engine with harness and accessories. Its pretty hard to find one complete
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