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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/801592052.html
tell me what you think, just ran across this add and the guy lives close to me. i want to pull my stock motor out and keep it that way just in case i ever want to put it back in thanks in advance
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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how many miles on it? It seems to be a good deal, i would check in out in greater depth though. Offer him 1100, he ll take. Times are tough these days, people will sell stuff you nothing. Use this to your advantage.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Not a bad deal if everything he says is true (done up heads/cam/supporting stuff). Make sure you get some info first, make him show you the sheets he got with the cam/heads ect...
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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Good deal as long as it is legit. Get more info on the heads.
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im going to check it out look at some paperwork and tring to see if anyone in my area has seen it at the track, thanks for the input guys
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Let us know how it turns out, and what kind of info you can find.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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will do thanks again
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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I believe it is. its got the PCM, wiring worked heads and cam
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Haha, the poll is at 50/50. You guys who dont think so should post, I would like to hear the opinion.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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"'510/520 lift cam"

Sounds like stock cam with 1.6 rockers.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Formula350
"'510/520 lift cam"

Sounds like stock cam with 1.6 rockers.
^^^^^^^^^^ im with him but the duration is to big
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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I would say go for it. Definently check it out and see some paperwork though.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by alabamapimpin
^^^^^^^^^^ im with him but the duration is to big
Could be reground but who knows, I doubt it though.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Depends on the miles and condition.

All that stuff is fine and dandy, but not if its got 180k and low oil pressure!
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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Dont do it, this guy is trying to rip somebody off!!! I was talking to him for a few weeks during august and he kept saying differant stuff he had done about it and changing his story. Very fishy. dont get fucked over!!!
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 02:47 AM
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As stated I wouldn't touch it unless there was all kinds of documentation as well as whether or not there was a shop involved in the assy. process. If there is then you need to talk to them as well.
If the answer is "no" to any of the above then walk away. $1350 for a complete "rebuilt" engine w/ heads/cam sounds just a tad low.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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aslong sa there not a home machined head and prestone doesnt leak into the exhaust or intake then yeah
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Selling my 383 was one of the longest processes and it was had becuase most who where interest was local. I had all the documentation and info about the engine. I also have a proven rep and sellers rating here.

I personally wouldnt buy a motor unless I personally know the history.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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its a bad deal -

'picks up phone to call guy selling engine'

i think you should find an LS1 -

'yeah, today at 11? i'm totally there with 1350 in hand!'

lol. jk but......i think you should go look for an ls1, they are ez to drop in too, lighter, and all aluminum!
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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That cam just sounds like the CC 230/236 with the 1.5 rocker calculation.. at 1.6 i think its .544/.555 or at least mine is (112 lsa version)
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