LS motors - Where to buy??

[coolwelder62]

I've had very good luck with Cleveland pick-a-part.They also came with copy of the title and vin# of the vehicle from where they were pulled.And 24 month warr.Hendrick Chevy in KC also has very good pricing on new crate engine's.Rodger from Ironworks has a dealer in LV,Nv. who has good deals.

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by coolwelder62

I've had very good luck with Cleveland pick-a-part.They also came with copy of the title and vin# of the vehicle from where they were pulled.And 24 month warr.Hendrick Chevy in KC also has very good pricing on new crate engine's.Rodger from Ironworks has a dealer in LV,Nv. who has good deals.

I checked out Cleveland Pick-a Part's website and that thing is just a mess. I know they used to advertise here and had some decent deals, now it all seems to be e-bay. Guess I'll just keep an eye out for what pops up. There's no rush on this one, just trying to find the best all in one solution.

[Sparks67]

You can try you local junk yard. Just pick up the phone directory and make the call. Not everything is listed online. Here is the listing of the Junk Yard/Savage yards in Reno NV.

http://www.yellowpages.com/reno-nv/auto-salvage-yards

Jeff

[Ron in SoCal]

Call/PM Travis Daytonayellaz

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Call/PM Travis Daytonayellaz

sure wish he was a sponsor here so we could promote him more.

[coolwelder62]

Go to Ebaymotors and check LKQ large recycle company.deal with on a daily basis.They always have good deals. I just p/u a 5.3 w/4L60E,complete w/62K miles for $1600.00 delivered.

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by Sparks67

You can try you local junk yard. Just pick up the phone directory and make the call. Not everything is listed online. Here is the listing of the Junk Yard/Savage yards in Reno NV.

http://www.yellowpages.com/reno-nv/auto-salvage-yards

Jeff

I've dealt with most of the local junkyards here and they are extremely overpriced on anything I ever need. It's not so much the motor, it's all the attachments (wiring, computer, accessories, etc...) that they get you on.

[67rstbkt]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far, I will check them out and see what's available.

[geberhard]

Not sure if you have any interest in buying a full and complete running car and parting it out. I have a 1999 Firebird Trans Am with a mild LS1 and t56, smogs excellent, currently registered etc. I bought the car withe the intentions of swapping everything into my 67 Bird, but as I am already building a 68 vert for my wife witha LS swap and M6 I am holding off.

Car runs excellent and is registered. Per the previous owner heads were rebuilt previously and lightly ported (I have not checked). The car runs flawlessly, shifts perfect, and just smogged.

I am looking for $6400 for the car. Even if you are not interested in my car, I recommend trying to find a complete running car so you can test drive the engine and powertrain unless you are getting something with a great warranty from a shop.

On my wife's vert I bought a complete camaro and parted out the car; parting the car out you will make back between $3-4K without much effort, and recoup the investment. Your brother will be able to use several parts as I did i.e front and rear 13" brakes, harness, radiator, leather seats, etc for his Nova also saving more on that front.

If interested, let me know, my car is in the East Bay area.

Gui

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by geberhard

Not sure if you have any interest in buying a full and complete running car and parting it out. I have a 1999 Firebird Trans Am with a mild LS1 and t56, smogs excellent, currently registered etc. I bought the car withe the intentions of swapping everything into my 67 Bird, but as I am already building a 68 vert for my wife witha LS swap and M6 I am holding off.

Car runs excellent and is registered. Per the previous owner heads were rebuilt previously and lightly ported (I have not checked). The car runs flawlessly, shifts perfect, and just smogged.

I am looking for $6400 for the car. Even if you are not interested in my car, I recommend trying to find a complete running car so you can test drive the engine and powertrain unless you are getting something with a great warranty from a shop.

On my wife's vert I bought a complete camaro and parted out the car; parting the car out you will make back between $3-4K without much effort, and recoup the investment. Your brother will be able to use several parts as I did i.e front and rear 13" brakes, harness, radiator, leather seats, etc for his Nova also saving more on that front.

If interested, let me know, my car is in the East Bay area.

Gui

Thanks, I actually suggested the same thing. It's probably a little too soon though and farther than I want to go to pick something up, but thanks.