need new motor

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need new motor

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any one now where i can get a new motor for a good prices its a 97 grand prix 3.8 engine?? all i need is the block and the heads
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do a search at car-part.com or call around to local junkyards for a used one, gonna be the cheapest way.
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01bonneSC wrote:do a search at car-part.com or call around to local junkyards for a used one, gonna be the cheapest way.
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sethjamesrimrodt wrote:
01bonneSC wrote:do a search at car-part.com or call around to local junkyards for a used one, gonna be the cheapest way.
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Get a series 3 engine. They can be found cheaper r similarly priced with many less miles.

Just swap the stuff on the top and you're good to go.
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