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I have the opportunity to buy a 390 engine

By Justin G - 10/10/2005 11:32:10 AM; IP 24.5.0.235

390 from a fairlane for sale locally. Guy probably raced it a little, supposedly rebuilt less than 8,000 miles ago and then the car was crashed. Heads are off and were just redone by a local shop, new oil pan, new weiand high rise intake still in the box, new RV cam still in box.

I am in the process of getting part numbers for the heads, should have the later today, but I assume they are GT390 heads, also includes exhaust manifolds. Also includes Holley carb, but it is 780 CFM, and an Edelbrock intake. Spins freely but obviously it is a big unknown do you think it is worth the risk at this price?

He started off wanting $3,000 which is very high, but how much should I offer him? His son mentioned $2,000 but I still think I could do better but is this worth it?

My other plan is to buy a rebuilt motor to my specs for about $6,200.

Thanks!

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Collapse <b>I have the opportunity to buy a 390 engine</b> -- <font color=#0000ff>Justin G, <i>10/10/2005</i></font>

I have the opportunity to buy a 390 engine -- Justin G, 10/10/2005

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C7AE-A and C6AE-6090R heads -- Justin G, 10/10/2005

Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=25976&Reply=25930><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a> <a href="#" id="anchor25976" onclick="return false;">Sorry to ask again but anyone know if I would have</a> -- <font color=#0000ff>Justin G, <i>10/14/2005</i></font><script type="text/javascript">
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Sorry to ask again but anyone know if I would have -- Justin G, 10/14/2005

Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=25977&Reply=25930><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a> <a href="#" id="anchor25977" onclick="return false;">That is a serious mismatch.</a> -- <font color=#0000ff>Royce P, <i>10/14/2005</i></font><script type="text/javascript">
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That is a serious mismatch. -- Royce P, 10/14/2005

Thanks Royce! n/m -- Justin G, 10/14/2005