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Old 08-28-2007, 10:59 AM
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Default just bought a d16y8 bare block :)

got a y8 bare block with girdle, oil pump, and timing sensor

with 60k on it and for $175

its almost time to replace my turbo build post with a motor build post. fun stuff
 
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what kinda internals you plannin on running in it?
 
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Old 08-28-2007, 04:03 PM
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75.5mm vitaras, eagle rods, ported oil pump, havent decided if im gonna run performance or oem bearings yet...

MAYBE::: ill sleeve it just for kicks, because i know a machinest who may take over this motor and make it a beast... but i dont know yet, sleeving would be worthless for the power im gonna push to it but who knows, if its sleeved i might runa 75 shotto it and really give err hell, that would be to much fun lol
 
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Old 08-28-2007, 04:38 PM
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Damn with all due respect you got ripped off.
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 12:21 PM
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well, i got the highest bid, and were making arrangemetns still so its not FINAL... but idk

keep an eye out for me or give me a link if you find anything cheaper, i havent came across crap
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 02:39 PM
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I jus got a complete low milage(under 3000 miles, just rebuilt, pistons cracked at the ring land under un-tuned boost) B18b long block for $200.
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 03:39 PM
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gahhh, i hate you

honestly i have the worst luck findign sweet deals

sov got his long block z6 for 50 bucks, if i could just get lucky and find something sweet like that!
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 03:42 PM
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where you located?
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 03:57 PM
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Minnesota, where the muscle cars out number the tuners 2-1... go to the cities and cruise and its all gto's, cobras, a couple supras, and stuff like that..

i did find a b18c1 for a grand on craigslist, which i almost shat, but i want to run a dseries, more pride in a d16
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 03:59 PM
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when I get back to TN man holla at me before you buy anything like a block or anything. hell I can get K24's for like $600 for a long block.
 


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