Originally posted by kscontourkid:
thanks guys but like we covered b4 low budget. under $200 is all my dad would pay $450 is way out of the question and i may be getting a 96 3L from a junk yard and converting it with my 2.5L price of 96 3L $135 but i have to pull it myself(this is going to be fun...  ) and i expected some criticism it comes with being a newbe
So remind us again what your budget is. I can't imagine $200 is your TOTAL budget? You'll have that much wrapped up in gaskets, bolts and fluids alone. $450 for an engine is dirt cheap. If you buy the $135 96 engine, DEFINITELY replace the rod bearings at a minimum, and I'd even do the mains. Any chance you're working a part time job or something, where you could up your budget a little? I don't even know where to go with this post until we know how much you have to work with.
Mark
2000 Black CSVT
3.0L Hybrid - 206fwhp & 195fwtq
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