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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Hey guys, I searched quite a bit and couldn't really find anything on this topic.


I am in need of an engine for cheap, and I found an LQ4 that had a fire that I can get for 4-500 bucks.

It looks pretty rough, but I wasn't going to be able to use the intake, wiring harness, etc anyway.

The only thing I would want it for is the long block. Engine has just over 30,000 miles on it.


Is this a terrible idea to get this engine??









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You can get a non-toased LQ4 for ~600 dollars. Keep looking
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You can get a non-toased LQ4 for ~600 dollars. Keep looking
where do you find those at?
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It prob has melted plastic in every cylinder.....
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Absolutely do not buy that.
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I see a wall and a dark thing. I wouldn't spend 400 on that dark thing IMO.

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lol it looks like swamp thing..
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