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Where to buy engines?

I was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to buy an engine. I already thought of junkyards. Does anyone know of any places on-line I think I have to have a 2004+ engine.
 
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check ebay? u lookin for another 3.0L or you wanna 4.0L?
 
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3.0L-2001-9k miles- $300+sh
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-Ra...ayphotohosting

NEW 3.0L shortblock- starting bid at $250+sh
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-...73069221QQrdZ1
 
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I am looking for a 3.0 just the engine but I am going to call around to the junkyards and if I can find a 4.0 engine and tranny for cheap I am going to get it.

Thanks for the help guys! Jeff I dont have time or money to do a 5.0 swap I wish I did if I had a second (street legal) vehicle I would check into it.
 
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why not just get the 4.0???
 
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you want a used engine or a rebuilt?
check out jasper engines.

www.car-parts.com to search for engines from salvage yards.
 
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engines-r-us
 
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I already got an engine thanks guys
 
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mmm 7.3 turbo diesel. Good choice andy.

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I already got an engine thanks guys

what you end up goin with man? 3.0 of 4.0?
 
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i got mine from Jasper Engines
 
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What happend to your other engine?
 
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oil was **** and the engine blew up.... thers a thread somwhere...
 
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Originally Posted by 4X2XLT
oil was **** and the engine blew up.... thers a thread somwhere...
ok, yeah, I think I remember seeing that now. That really sucks, well actually it blew...
 
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his oil pump decided to go on strike.
 
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I put an aftermarket oil pump in my new motor!
 
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I put an aftermarket oil pump in my new motor!
Probally a wise decision.
 
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