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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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ok i have decided to replace my motor with a new (or refurb) one. the question is does anyone happen to know a good/inexpensive place to purchase one (short block/complete assembly)

*1994 GT*

thanks i hve found one for $1575 (short block) w/ 3year warranty
a svt 1994 5.0 for $2200 (short block) "" "" ""
performer roller cam 306hp/350ft/lb $1875 (short block) "" "" ""


good pricing?
i have found some crates ($6000)
but just looking for cheaper
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Depends on what you want to do with the car. You can get a shortblock with hyper pistons for $700 from late model.
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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be able to drive it (not being an a-hole)
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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i would like to have a big block or coyote dropped in but dreams shall stay dreams!
(for now)

all i need is a short block but would like a replacement full assembly, everywhere i have looked is fair pricing just trying for less
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Comlpete long block
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...ith-Roller-Cam

just a short block
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...ng-Short-Block
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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cool cool thanks man.
Old Jul 28, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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yeah you can build a COMPLETE longblock for the price of those shortblocks you quoted...
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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well no worries now i traded it in at the dealer towards a brand new genesis coupe. so no more problems for me.
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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have fun destroying trannies left and right...
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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