#77248 - 05/01/08 11:10 PM
Re: Happy day for Austin GTP
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Loc: Austin, TX
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I do have an aeroforce scan gauge. I keep it on boost and KR.
As for the price, like I posted above I know it's high but it's high dollar labor. The shop I take it to has been in the same spot forever and well trusted and I don't mind paying the extra grip for their reliability. It's kind of like picking full synthetic oil over conventional.
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Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08
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#77249 - 05/01/08 11:14 PM
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Aight.
Since they know you, they hooking you up at all?
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#77250 - 05/01/08 11:15 PM
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what are you doing with the old motor ?? by anychance ??
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#77251 - 05/01/08 11:18 PM
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Old motor will be used as a core return.
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Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08
ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#77252 - 05/01/08 11:20 PM
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Check out Pace performance a crate engine complete is around$4000 and a factory replacement long block is $2600 .Chico(pops)
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#77253 - 05/01/08 11:45 PM
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Registered: 11/05/04
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Loc: Livonia, MI
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bobby!!! sorry to hear that bro.. thast exactly teh same symptoms my last engine had... warm idle the low oil pressure light would come on and or flicker. get her back runnin again BTW i got that race block sitting in my garage  lol just trying to lighten the mood sounds like just a tired engine.... im sure you babied that thing everyware u went ... and never floored it 
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#77254 - 05/02/08 12:31 AM
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Bobby, Sorry to hear...... Can't wait to see what you venture into on the road to recovery with the GTP... Might I ask what motor oil you use and what your maintainence schedule for oil changes are?
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#77255 - 05/02/08 12:50 AM
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Good luck man. Jsut don't give in and get rid of it. You must rebuild.
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#77256 - 05/02/08 01:28 AM
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A moment of silence for another fallen 3800...
*bows head*
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#77257 - 05/02/08 08:02 AM
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Originally posted by crimpton:
Might I ask what motor oil you use and what your maintainence schedule for oil changes are? For the most part I've used Mobil 1 5w30, the past year or 2 I've switched to Union 76 full synthetic 5w30. Changed when oil life reached less than 20% on the DIC.
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Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08
ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#77258 - 05/02/08 08:25 AM
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Registered: 04/18/05
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Originally posted by AustinGTP:
No, prices are local.
I sent Ed an email earlier today while at work. I never heard anything back. Call him, or send it again
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#77259 - 05/02/08 11:40 AM
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Originally posted by ordonez1307: Originally posted by AustinGTP:
[b] No, prices are local.
I sent Ed an email earlier today while at work. I never heard anything back. X2, and lets have a engine swap party! Forget the shops $4900 price tag for a simple swap that can be done in a day.... (I've taken mine in and out a few times and got it down to less then a days work)
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#77260 - 05/02/08 01:25 PM
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Calling Ed would be better.
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#77261 - 05/02/08 01:42 PM
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def get that beast up and running again i think ed would be good but haveing a warrantly no matter what cost is worth the comfort sometimes
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#77262 - 05/02/08 01:43 PM
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Originally posted by ifitwasnt4u: Originally posted by ordonez1307: [b] Originally posted by AustinGTP:
[b] No, prices are local.
I sent Ed an email earlier today while at work. I never heard anything back. Call him, or send it again [/b] x3 Recommend giving him a call directly. This is the perfect opportunity to get a Gen V motor! I bet real money he will have one with low miles and at the same price or less plus shipping. He's the most respectful vendor I've ever dealt with. It will add a couple days off but it's worth it. Just give it some though. The extra cost you are paying in labor is well worth it in my opinion. It is very hard for me to find a good mechanic. I'd pay more for less headache also.
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