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Posted by gsxrcorey600 (Member # 13330) on :
 
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
 
Posted by Autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 
What about picking up a short block already built?
 
Posted by gsxrcorey600 (Member # 13330) on :
 
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?
 
Posted by ed650 (Member # 9897) on :
 
I don't think smog shops check for vin # on blocks.
Rebuilt title is for something else not engine swaps.
 
Posted by Autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by Autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 
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 ]
 
Posted by gsxrcorey600 (Member # 13330) on :
 
Oh ok, ive been checking out MMR short blocks. Their prices are reasonable and they offer a 1 year warranty. Thanks for the help
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
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?
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