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| bogus | This might be a deal... | ||
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I was at the local u-pick-it lot... they have a 96 Firebird Formula come in... 6spd car, 142k miles.
The motor is toast (it does not run), but the block is supposed to be good. I suspect it is electrical in nature as to why it quit... or a spun bearing... who cares. all I want is an LT1 core. And I can have this with all accessories and such for $500.00. I am thinking that some of the accessories can be resold to aborb the cost of the engine - intake, fuel rails, alternator, starter, etc... I know they are not gold, but gee... My long term plan is for a 383 stroker... the Fbody LT1 is begging for splayed main caps.  Thoughts? |
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| Touringmike | Re: This might be a deal... | ||
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You know, If we didn't have that great divide between us, I'd go in 50/50 for the tranny setup. (I'm assuming you'd have to purchase the whole motor/tranny assembly) |
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Posted on: 2008/4/13 12:58
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| SpeedHound | Re: This might be a deal... | ||
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grab it and hold on to it. LT1 blocks are one of kind. Sure they made a tremendous amount of them, but that's not a bad deal. If you can get the harness and PCM, even better.
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| CasetheCorvetteman | Re: This might be a deal... | ||
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Thats a 2 bolt main block mate.
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Posted on: 2008/4/13 13:39
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| Matatk | Re: This might be a deal... | ||
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I think he knows that. He stated it's "begging for splayed main caps"  Matthew |
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Posted on: 2008/4/13 13:44
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| patgizz | Re: This might be a deal... | ||
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i have a thought. see what they want for the t56 along with it and maybe you can make some $.
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| pappyfreebird | Re: This might be a deal... | ||
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kids got a 95 LT1 ...running n daily driver ...110k on it n strong as a mule ... 3500 takes it...is a rare one ...285 hp 315 torque...ony made that body kit style fer couple yrs
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| cuisinartvette | Re: This might be a deal... | ||
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Good LT1 blocks are getting harder and harder to find.
They will go the route of the 400 block eventually. Most will be pricy and worn out. If you find a deal on one now, grab it. Bogus, Pomona swap meet is Sunday, Ill keep an eye out for you on one. Cunningham is looking for one, too . Go for the 2 bolt and splay it. A 4 bolt with good main bolts or studded isnt a bad thing either. |
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| bogus | Re: This might be a deal... | ||
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This is where rare does not equal valuable. All I need is an engine to start a build on. I don't need the rest of the car. |
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Posted on: 2008/4/15 14:36
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| bogus | Re: This might be a deal... | ||
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that's my thinking entirely. I may take some time and clean up the garage... then I can get the motor in here and get it torn down, sell off the extras and store just what I need... the bare short block! |
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