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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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I am looking for a new engine in NJ - The closer to burlington the better - How much are tC engines going for in the junk yard? I know it matters how many miles but what is the going price range? Also - anybody know any place that maybe has one? I ran into issues and need to get it ASAP for my car. Please help
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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contact ed (narconethree). hes not in nj, (he not to far from the philly area) but he knows a place that might have one. when i hydro locked the engine in my xb he got an engine for me quick.
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sounds good - thanks - seems like the going price is around $1,500 for a used engine w/ 30k miles
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 04:30 AM
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i live in pa but i could get ahold of one i think its 05-06
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how much does it cost? how much is shipping on an engine?
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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id have to check on that for you what all do you need as far as the engine? i will get so info for you later today
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I found an an engine with 30k miles - i guess i will have to take my chances with it and see how things play out. I dunno. I dont have many choices. There is no way its worth putting a new engine in a tC unless you do a full build and are going for the glory.

Whats the typical toyota tech install time on a drop in motor?
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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id say prolly about 12-16 hours
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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i have one
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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$1,600 shipped and i found 4 of them that were in my area. NJ seems to be full of people who are crashing tC's
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i got a motor for $600
needs head bolts ($8 each) head gasket ($80) and oil pan ($80)

and the head has to be reassembled.. $100 at machine shop

if u wanna save $1k hit me up
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