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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Just last week my car threw a rod and now i need some serious mechanical work. Does anyone know of a dependable shop in the dfw area? I know this could lead to an engine rebuild, what kind of cost am i looking at in parts and labor?
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Just last week my car threw a rod and now i need some serious mechanical work. Does anyone know of a dependable shop in the dfw area? I know this could lead to an engine rebuild, what kind of cost am i looking at in parts and labor?

A used longblock might be cheaper if you can wait for the right buy...Then part out your old motor
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Do what quickblue said. Look for a long block or a short block depending on if your heads are damaged.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1NyteMare
Just last week my car threw a rod and now i need some serious mechanical work. Does anyone know of a dependable shop in the dfw area? I know this could lead to an engine rebuild, what kind of cost am i looking at in parts and labor?

I have a good used Ls1 with 45K on it im about to pull out of a running car in the next week or so. Im putting a new motor in it. Id be glad to put it in your car as well...LMk!!!!! You can hear it run and drive it if you'd like to seal the deal.

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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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i vote get a 6.0 truck block from a junk yard and it will be much cheaper to build it up then buy one already built.
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