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Old May 25, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Found a motor in the next town over. It is a 94 1.8 long block with 100k and supposedly runs great. I'm looking for a motor to start a mild build for future plans. He is wanting 350 picked up, sound like a good deal?
Old May 25, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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Yeah, I've seen 1.8s go for 500+. If you're patient though, find one that was blown up or something since you're going to be building it anyway.

Regardless, 350 is a good deal.
Old May 25, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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Go for it! Definitely a good price.
Old May 26, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Get it!
Old May 26, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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Is it the guy in Spring, TX?
Old May 26, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by rharris19
Is it the guy in Spring, TX?
haha, good god I hope not


$350 is a good deal for a motor you're going to use, but you can find cheaper if you're going to rebuild anyhow.
Old May 26, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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That's a pretty good price. Not the steal of the century but certainly sounds like a "right" price. Wouldn't hesitate at that price if you need it.
Old May 26, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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**** it. Sure. The crank is worth about $100, oil pan $100, head at least $100..
Old May 26, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Chucky is dropping his prices to attract victims.
http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/1758807569.html
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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sounds like a good deal... i'm amazed out how little these motors go for
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