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gsxrcorey600
Member # 13330
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Have a 99 cobra and want to get the motor ready for a supercharger. Any shops around the bay area who can install forged internals? Thanks
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Autumnstang97
Member # 6111
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What about picking up a short block already built?
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gsxrcorey600
Member # 13330
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quote: Originally posted by Autumnstang97: What about picking up a short block already built?
I thought about that. But wouldnt that cause my title to say "Rebuilt"? And would that be harder to smog since there is no vin on motor?
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ed650
Member # 9897
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I don't think smog shops check for vin # on blocks. Rebuilt title is for something else not engine swaps.
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Autumnstang97
Member # 6111
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quote: Originally posted by ed650: I don't think smog shops check for vin # on blocks. Rebuilt title is for something else not engine swaps.
Correct. Swapping an engine won't change your title status.
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Autumnstang97
Member # 6111
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You could pick up a boost ready short block, place it on an engine stand, and move over parts/components from your original engine, and on to the new one. The Internet is your friend. If you can turn a wrench you can do the build yourself. (Well...maybe not everyone) Give it that you have the space to do it. You save a ton of money doing it yourself. Most of us on this forum have done it once or twice. [ 2016-03-03, 08:44 AM: Message edited by: Autumnstang97 ]
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gsxrcorey600
Member # 13330
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Oh ok, ive been checking out MMR short blocks. Their prices are reasonable and they offer a 1 year warranty. Thanks for the help
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SIC9250
Member # 8216
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quote: Originally posted by gsxrcorey600: quote: Originally posted by Autumnstang97: What about picking up a short block already built?
I thought about that. But wouldnt that cause my title to say "Rebuilt"? And would that be harder to smog since there is no vin on motor?
ROFL
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