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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 05:49 AM
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Default Best Place To Buy Replacement Motor?

Do you guys know what or how would be the best way to go getting another motor?

Later on when things settle and i plan on dropping $$$$ into the tC again.

I plan on getting another TC engine to build work on over time.

Where exactly should I buy a back up motor to work on?

Since Im really only building the short block and maybe the hole thing. Would I be better off trying to find just the block?

Do I really need to buy a hole 2006 Engine + Tranny?

Sorry this seems confusing but trying to go the best route as to get ahold of another engine...
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...549&highlight=

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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 06:03 AM
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Keyword.......

2006

Point of thread, to find websites and or suggestions on where to get a block or used engine.

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Well you didn't specify year. Good luck.
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 06:13 AM
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 06:14 AM
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I read that it's been edited. :p
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 06:32 AM
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Default Re: Best Place To Buy Replacement Motor?

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Do I really need to buy a hole 2006 Engine + Tranny?
No, you should find a 2007-up engine, it has a better oiling system.
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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yea.. just oil sprayers and a bunch of other things... but you're gonna need the ecu that goes along with it.

doubt a '06 ecu will work with the '07 engine
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When autozone starts carrying them which should be next year, you can get engines and trannys with warranties for a really good deal.
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