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Old 06-07-2008, 07:15 PM
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I found a weird kinda site it sells all parts for virtually everycar since the 80's. I saw a new 5.7 or 5.0L for my 89 Camaro. I was wondering if it would be worth it to try and buy one throw in a cam and crank and use the new engine or just keep saving.

http://usedautoparts.everdrive.com/SearchParts.aspx
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What are you saving for? And why would you swap out the crank ?
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Dude ,Your best bet is try and find someone thats selling there engine that's still in there car. Thats how I sold me 36K mile LS1 out of my 35th LE last winter. If someones selling it while its still in the car ?, Its a good engine !Trust me !!The guy that bought mine wasnt even from around my way but because i was selling like that he wanted it !!
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OR buy a Block/Crank combo like ive got, for $500 and buy a set of rods and pistons and call it a day
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I dont have that kinda money, Blocks are expensive. im saving for a 35th LE 16k ran the car fax and it came clear. its weird for 16K that car or me? or the cobra im looking at.




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