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    Yes but those are even still twice the price around me . I'm just pay the extra money so I can et one I know runs
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    I'll sell you my whole car after I get my comp g running if you want a running motor
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
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    For 500$ cause that's all I have ha
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    I got an L36 for $300...

    Actually two of them.

    So...deals are to be had if you look.
    Sold WBody's: '03 Blue GTP/'98 Green GTP/'98 Silver GT/'05 GXP
    '99 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Z71 4x4 - K&N Intake/Gibson Exhaust #TRUCKTHINGS
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    '04 Chevrolet Corvette MRM A4/LS1 - TSP LT's, 3"O/R X, AFE S2 CAI
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    Oh trust me I'm looking . Craigslist. Car-part. Junk yards. Morad. Any other insightful tips on where to look?
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    In stock form I'd probably take $1000
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
    01 gt z7 turbo tep trans zzp motor
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    why dont you try those "junkyard searches". Where you type in what you need, submit your email and if any junkyards across the country have it for the price your looking for they will call/shoot you a email. I remember back in the day I did that for a 5.0 motor for my thunderbird. I think I paid $450

    i forget the site, but this one is similar
    Used Engine - The Most Affordable Quality Used Engines

    http://usedengines.org/

    http://www.theautochannel.com/autopa...nes/index.html
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    Thank you hurtz
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    Quote Originally Posted by Utter99 View Post
    I'm hoping its just a string of bad luck and not something I have been doing because ill really kick myself in the but if it could have been prevented . Twice ...
    Exact same thing happened to me, TWICE! On the second build, I used a zinc additive with the engine oil, but that didn't help either. After 2-300 miles came the knock-knock...
    These engines are very sensative. I'm on Engine 3 now and finally made it over 500 miles without any issues! Your not alone man...
    Bored block, Eagle Crank, XP Cam, Ported Heads/LIM/Blower/TB, 3.0 Pulley, CAI, Headers, 42.5#, AL 104's, etc...
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    So what makes these engines so touchy. What do they not like ?

    Any contaminated oil .
    Kr
    ... What else ?
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    They don't like the bottom end touched without machining everything before it's put back together.
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
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    Quote Originally Posted by dsmuts View Post
    They don't like the bottom end touched without machining everything before it's put back together.
    ^ exactly! Don't even swipe your finger across the top of a piston

    In all seriousness, They are very ehh, 'picky' motors. The slightest mistake is usually catastrophic!

    I give all credit to BillBoost, after flooding his inbox for a few days, he gave me the advice I needed to continue... Thanks Bill
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    Guess who found a motor for 350 bucks this guy !! I'm ready to give it another shot . Lets see if I can get this one to last
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    where did you find it
    2000 GTPT Sold-brandonhall10 built trans
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    A private seller about 180 mile out from me . It's in a regal that got rear ended . Should be picking it up Sunday if he gets it pulled
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    If you blow this motor is installer error! Should be a drop in and fire!
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    Yes I know.. So urm we shall see how she goes . I'm still debating on leaving the pulley on tho
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    Did you give your motor break in time after rebuild? I drove it nicely for 2k before any wot and oil change after the 2k
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    Replace oil pump bro
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    Bro.... I was seeing 45 pounds on start ups and around 20 pounds once warmed up .
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