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    Default 08-19-2010
    i found this craiglist posting and was wondering what you guys thout as to if you think i should use the top end. i know to check the supercharger pulley for play or rough spinning but not sure if a spun rod bearing could cause head damage as far as the piston damaging the valves? any input would be great because this guy is about 10 minutes from me, thanks guys

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    Default 08-19-2010
    spun bearing wont cause head damage.
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    Default 08-19-2010
    good to know ive already emailed this guy so hopefully we can work something out because i think 300 is a good topswap deal! just need new gaskets...
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    Default 08-19-2010
    Valves only get ****ed when the piston or the rod let go.
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    Default 08-19-2010
    Yea i bought a engine for 150 with a spun bearing got all my top swap parts from it
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    Default 08-19-2010
    Yeah...and you saw the heads on that $150 motor. Yikes.
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    Default 08-19-2010
    well even if i cant use the heads thats alotta good parts for me trying to pay less, thanks for the replies
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    Default 08-19-2010
    Quote Originally Posted by bluegtp91 View Post
    Yeah...and you saw the heads on that $150 motor. Yikes.
    Only cause the dumbass took the valve covers off.
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