Short block purchase?

[mark23svt]

Hey guys my car is on the higher mileage side and I need to start saving money to rebuild mine or start building a side motor slowly. I came across this short block but just really need advice if you guys think it’s good and worth it or just rebuild mine later. Any help would be appreciated thanks.

 

[BlckBox04]

Looks legit. That’s a good price

 

[mark23svt]

Looks legit. That’s a good price

He sent a video, just don’t know how to post. And it does that’s why I don’t want to miss out. I just don’t know much about internals. So wanted to see your guys opinions on the parts used for this short block if they are good.

 

[01yellercobra]

That's a horrible price. What's the guys info so I can give him a piece of my mind?

Load the video to YouTube and link it here.

 

[efnfast]

higher mileage on these doesn't necessarily mean rebuild time is coming.

i've got 260k on mine w/o issues (ported/pullied/intake/exhaust/tune) .. somebody else on here has like 450k on theirs.

 

[mark23svt]

That's a horrible price. What's the guys info so I can give him a piece of my mind?

Load the video to YouTube and link it here.

Really dude, I’m glad I asked.

 

[mark23svt]

higher mileage on these doesn't necessarily mean rebuild time is coming.

i've got 260k on mine w/o issues (ported/pullied/intake/exhaust/tune) .. somebody else on here has like 450k on theirs.

True I just thought cuz engine doesn’t seem right, smoke every now and then comes out. But it can be that my cousin that had it for a while didn’t do anything at all zero maintance man. So I guess I’ll save to build mine better.

 

[01yellercobra]

Really dude, I’m glad I asked.

Sorry man. I was just messing with you. If it really has those parts I'd say it's a good buy.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

True I just thought cuz engine doesn’t seem right, smoke every now and then comes out. But it can be that my cousin that had it for a while didn’t do anything at all zero maintance man. So I guess I’ll save to build mine better.

Compression and leak down tests can tell you a lot. I’d say valve guides/seals are just as likely to cause a little smoke as anything

 

[mark23svt]

Compression and leak down tests can tell you a lot. I’d say valve guides/seals are just as likely to cause a little smoke as anything

Yeah true. I’m leaning even thought it might be a good deal not to get it yet. Since I don’t live anywhere near I just to scared to get it and something is wrong im on a budget to fix this car so that would totally set me back. Instead with those 2k I can install the return fuel system and do compression test.

 

[GoGreen04]

Very good price. I had mine rebuilt by a very reputable engine builder and I'm not even going to tell you how much I paid. I'd go for it if I were you.

 

[03' White Snake]

What dish are the pistons? CR? Is it a fresh build or why is he selling it?

Depending it is a good deal for 2k. I was into my short block for 3500 and I provided all the hardware, crank, and pistons.

 

[mark23svt]

Sorry guys ended up purchasing long block fully built with cams.