TJ Engine Replacement Project
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The only jeep drivetrain left are the axles. He will be very close to the 3.5k ill have in my swap.
I GIB IT TO HIM FO ENUFF FO A BLUNT AN A FEW FOTIES.Bro, its Crimmus. Give it to him for a giff.
Local salvage yard had one for $650 with 141k and $700 with 180k. Local Jeep mechanic says the prices are nuts and a good block is hard to find due to C4C. He would probably know. He always has a bunch at his shop.I cant say I understand your effort in this. 180K on the motor? Couldnt you have got one with under 100K for $500 or less? Then again,prolly grossly inflated the price of 4.0s when he put so many out of commission.
Might take you up on it. Won't know if I can use them until I get the machine work done.
I predict the TJ and the M3 will both go horribly wrong. Will's good luck with his 240k mile TJ has come to an end, replaced with with questionable judgment and an empty wallet.
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Probably so. I'm a bit frustrated with the M3 search. I really was hoping to see them more in the $25k range. Not sure how I feel about getting a 2004 that's not the color I want without the wheels I want, just to get into the price range I'm happier with.I predict the TJ and the M3 will both go horribly wrong. Will's good luck with his 240k mile TJ has come to an end, replaced with with questionable judgment and an empty wallet.
Bookmark it.
Maybe I need to find a Silver/black 2004 with 19's and call it a day @ $18k. Wonder if my luck would be any better.
So here's the progress on the ZJunk engine. I've got it home and have picked up my seals and water pump. Going to get it on the engine stand tomorrow, but need to pick up some longer bolts to attach it. Gonna hit up a local place called Valley Fasteners that's great for getting any bolt you'd ever need.
The freeze plug and one of the water jacket plugs under the flywheel plate look brand new. Not sure what's up with that.
Nadeaux
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Buy a 330 in the color combo and do a M3 motor swap.
BTW I just noticed that 2012 M3's are 100k, WTF overpriced.
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I don't like base 3 series. They do nothing for me. The M3 has a distinctly different stance and look from the front & back.
chris c96
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Will would never buy a corvette... BMW 4 life *
Yea, I don't see that happening. They really don't do much for me.
Pic of Samson on the engine block FTW
I think if he drove one he would change his tune.
Think so? I realize the M3 is a 2 door, but it does have four seats. In my opinion the M3 makes some trade-offs, but is a otherwise a pretty reasonable DD.
I do think so, especially a C6. If you need a backseat, I guess the Vette isn't an option. But otherwise, you get more car for your money with the Vette.
Exactly. Don't need regularly, but it's good to have for those times that you need it.
Nadeaux
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Enjoy not needing a backseat, cause once you have kids a DD with a real backseat is mandatory.
That's what the
's car is for.