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Gtp newb that needs help!!!

CandyBlueta

CandyBlueta

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Hey guys,

first of all, I'm new to the site, hope to meet some cool people! I own an 02 ws6 with 30k origional miles, with a 402 ls2 stroker. And just recently sold my jeep and purchased my new daily: an 04 gtp comp g. I've always had an eye for the gtp's and finally gave in..


Here's my deal, I bought the car three days ago.. After Babying it the first day, the next night I was racing a buddy to get a feel for the car and long story short when I pulled into my garage, I heard a "jackhammer" type noise and instantly knew I had spun a bearing, as I've had to deal with this on an older car of mine.. I love the car and am going to keep it, but being new to the gtp scene, I have no clue where to get a motor or who to talk to and what prices to expect...

I was looking at zzp's crate motor but i'd rather not spend 3k... So are there any places I can get a good used motor from for cheap?? What about rebuilds?? It seems that rebuilds never work tho... There's always "issues" it seems..



I called lkq and no luck... Any help would be awesome! Thanks guys!


(p.s., will post pics of cars soon)
 


used motors are pretty much everywhere. zzp's are def a no go. im sure some one more familiar with ur local area will chime in here soon and let ya know where to pick one up
 
I had checked car-part.com and almost every person I called ha sold theirs already... Also is the 04 motor different from older/newer models??
 


Look at your local scrap yards, around here a decent mileage GTP motor can be had for $400-800 w/ or w/o tranny.
 


The motor is awesome, no problems in the year I've had it besides a small oil leak from the front valve cover. Wish I would've done a thorough gasket change before it went in. I had a GM mechanic install it.
 
At least around here it's hard to find 04+ at a junkyard. Start calling around, if no luck there's no harm in going with morad
 


I really appreciate all The help guys... I currently have about 500 dollars in gaskets in my trunk for whatever motor I end up getting. HG set was 4 of that....

I'll give morad a shout today and see what's up.

Thanks again guys! This seems like a pretty Humble forum..

If anyone else has anymore input feel free to share!
 
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