Good source around Houston for LS motors?

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Old 10-10-2012, 09:42 PM
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Anyone have a good source for LS motors around the Houston area? I'm actually in Beaumont, but willing to drive if the price is right. Converting my 89 Mustang over. Looking for a 5.3 and 4l60E. Figured with all of the Tx guys on here, maybe someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks!!
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I got my lq4 from a junkyard... They were selling 4.8s for like $600 there.
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Yeah I guess somewhere like LKQ would be the best place to look. Anyone else have any secret spots? lol
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If you're willing to drive, there's a place in Waco that sells 5.3s for $300.
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Originally Posted by westtexasbuff
If you're willing to drive, there's a place in Waco that sells 5.3s for $300.
Have any info on them? Is that just a long block or complete pull-out? I need accessories, harness, computer, etc
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I can tell you who not to buy one from... my 6.0l is far from "ready to run, no problems". 1 bad lifter and a eaten camshaft/scared cylinder wall/broke ring land... Pm for a screen name.
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Originally Posted by TxFireman1972
Have any info on them? Is that just a long block or complete pull-out? I need accessories, harness, computer, etc
Just shortblock... get on ebay and search "5.3 shortblock". Actually just checked and they're cheaper now.



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