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Is a 306 shortblock worth $1000

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Old 04-24-2006, 12:33 AM
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Hey everyone. Would a 306 shortblock with new oem rods and crank. TRW Speed-Pro Power Forged Pistons balanced and ready to go be worth $1000?

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Old 04-24-2006, 12:35 AM
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yes, other short blocks with Forged pistons are listed on the
internet for $1,500

thats a pretty good deal, where u getting it?
I would be interest in one at that price too.
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so its just stock? i wouldnt pay that for a rebuilt stock 306
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Well its all NEW oem rods and crank, and forged TRW pistons. So does anyone know anything about these pistons? Are they any good?
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trw is great. if its all new, thats not too bad really.
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Well its all NEW oem rods and crank, and forged TRW pistons. So does anyone know anything about these pistons? Are they any good?
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Old 04-24-2006, 12:46 AM
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trw is good. i cant sell my whole motor for 675 so y do u wanna pay 1k for that when u can have mine for less??
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everyone knows yur a crook tim
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trw is good. i cant sell my whole motor for 675 so y do u wanna pay 1k for that when u can have mine for less??
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trw is good. i cant sell my whole motor for 675 so y do u wanna pay 1k for that when u can have mine for less??
So what do you have in your engine your selling for 675 you crook jk
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nottin its a bone stock rebuild. where are u located? im in manchester md 21101.
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i think a grand is pretty good for a 306 short block.. my 331 short block is gonna be 2600. and the 306 i would get instead of a 331 is 2500. i think a grand is a good deal. you could always pull the rods and crank out and replace them.
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