Help with locating an engine
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From: Newport News, VA
Help with locating an engine Hey guys, been lurking quite a while here and have been planning a build.
I hope this is the right place for this, as it's going to be a turbo build. (Denmah inspired)
It's an 85 T-bird, real nice shape. Has a tired V6 in it for now, but would like to put in a 5.3 with an On3 7875 eventually.
Already I have:
8.8 w/ 3.27 gears
Maximum Motorsports K Member
5 lug axles
5 lug front conversion with PBR calipers
My biggest trouble right now is finding a motor. I've been on eBay and whatnot, but I'm not sure about it.
What I need:
5.3 Engine with all accessories, harness, ECU, OBDII port, and hoping to get the instrument cluster too. I'd like to try to get that to fit somehow.
Preferable a used 4L80E
Can anyone point me the right way? Copart seems like a scam, plus in VA I have to go through a broker. I don't mind driving, I have a truck and I have an engine hoist.
Thanks in advance. I have cash in hand, not looking to spend a fortune though. I don't need a Gen IV or anything crazy. High miles is ok.
(Yes, I've tried CL, I've found 1 engine and he wanted 2600 for it.)
I hope this is the right place for this, as it's going to be a turbo build. (Denmah inspired)
It's an 85 T-bird, real nice shape. Has a tired V6 in it for now, but would like to put in a 5.3 with an On3 7875 eventually.
Already I have:
8.8 w/ 3.27 gears
Maximum Motorsports K Member
5 lug axles
5 lug front conversion with PBR calipers
My biggest trouble right now is finding a motor. I've been on eBay and whatnot, but I'm not sure about it.
What I need:
5.3 Engine with all accessories, harness, ECU, OBDII port, and hoping to get the instrument cluster too. I'd like to try to get that to fit somehow.
Preferable a used 4L80E
Can anyone point me the right way? Copart seems like a scam, plus in VA I have to go through a broker. I don't mind driving, I have a truck and I have an engine hoist.
Thanks in advance. I have cash in hand, not looking to spend a fortune though. I don't need a Gen IV or anything crazy. High miles is ok.
(Yes, I've tried CL, I've found 1 engine and he wanted 2600 for it.)
