Motor went kaboom tonight....
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Houston Texas
Wow
Originally Posted by AMERICAN_HP
PM to reply sent:
Not a problem...
Hes flying out to pick up my car on Sat night and driving it back on sunday. were switching it to a water-air Intercooler.
All you will have to do is throw in your cam, bolt up your heads and slap it in. no need to change pistons, rings or anything else cause its already got it. 600 bucks and your time will have you back on the road in no time at all. I was gonna drop this motor in my C4, but you need it more than I do right now.
Lemme know and its yours my friend. You will even have a couple of weeks to come up with the cash. My car will be there for a few weeks. So you can have him ship it and just pay me sometime by the end of this month month. Just pay him and have him take it off of my bill.
To be honest with you I dont even know if I'm gonna have a bill (i'm sure I will) I havent even discussed it with him. I think he is swapping out my D1 for an F1R. If my bill is less than 500 bucks (please god) then just pay him what it is. If my bill is N/C (Yea Right) then the motor is free "Hows That". Less shipping of course. So you better try and work him. He doesnt like me to much right now
Although this weekend I've decided to to stuff him with some good ol steak and a couple of Coronas. (Anyone know how much him and Charlie able to drink??) I have a feeling this is gonna be a record breaking bill... 
Jeff "I'm just trying to help a fellow CF brother out"
Not a problem...
Hes flying out to pick up my car on Sat night and driving it back on sunday. were switching it to a water-air Intercooler.
All you will have to do is throw in your cam, bolt up your heads and slap it in. no need to change pistons, rings or anything else cause its already got it. 600 bucks and your time will have you back on the road in no time at all. I was gonna drop this motor in my C4, but you need it more than I do right now.
Lemme know and its yours my friend. You will even have a couple of weeks to come up with the cash. My car will be there for a few weeks. So you can have him ship it and just pay me sometime by the end of this month month. Just pay him and have him take it off of my bill.
To be honest with you I dont even know if I'm gonna have a bill (i'm sure I will) I havent even discussed it with him. I think he is swapping out my D1 for an F1R. If my bill is less than 500 bucks (please god) then just pay him what it is. If my bill is N/C (Yea Right) then the motor is free "Hows That". Less shipping of course. So you better try and work him. He doesnt like me to much right now
Although this weekend I've decided to to stuff him with some good ol steak and a couple of Coronas. (Anyone know how much him and Charlie able to drink??) I have a feeling this is gonna be a record breaking bill... Jeff "I'm just trying to help a fellow CF brother out"
PS post us on the coronas bill that sounds too fun!!!
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Miami FL
Jeff,
Your offer is the single most incredible thing I have seen on this board to date. As I read this post I felt for Matt...In fact...I could see myself in his shoes and wonder what the hell to do next. Mine is a daily driver so I'd be up the creek if this happened to me.
When I saw your offer though I just fell back...Especially given the fact that you WOULD NOT offer it to anyone else since it was just to help him out...
You sir, are someone we should all take an example from. Some of us on this board are better off financially than others (I'm in the latter category
) but no matter how much money you have, nobody just GIVES things away for free....that was an incredible gesture....
Mike
Your offer is the single most incredible thing I have seen on this board to date. As I read this post I felt for Matt...In fact...I could see myself in his shoes and wonder what the hell to do next. Mine is a daily driver so I'd be up the creek if this happened to me.
When I saw your offer though I just fell back...Especially given the fact that you WOULD NOT offer it to anyone else since it was just to help him out...
You sir, are someone we should all take an example from. Some of us on this board are better off financially than others (I'm in the latter category
) but no matter how much money you have, nobody just GIVES things away for free....that was an incredible gesture....Mike
Safety Car
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From: Houston Texas
amen
Originally Posted by gt-hunter
Jeff,
Your offer is the single most incredible thing I have seen on this board to date. As I read this post I felt for Matt...In fact...I could see myself in his shoes and wonder what the hell to do next. Mine is a daily driver so I'd be up the creek if this happened to me.
When I saw your offer though I just fell back...Especially given the fact that you WOULD NOT offer it to anyone else since it was just to help him out...
You sir, are someone we should all take an example from. Some of us on this board are better off financially than others (I'm in the latter category ) but no matter how much money you have, nobody just GIVES things away for free....that was an incredible gesture....
Mike
Your offer is the single most incredible thing I have seen on this board to date. As I read this post I felt for Matt...In fact...I could see myself in his shoes and wonder what the hell to do next. Mine is a daily driver so I'd be up the creek if this happened to me.
When I saw your offer though I just fell back...Especially given the fact that you WOULD NOT offer it to anyone else since it was just to help him out...
You sir, are someone we should all take an example from. Some of us on this board are better off financially than others (I'm in the latter category
) but no matter how much money you have, nobody just GIVES things away for free....that was an incredible gesture....Mike
I sometimes forget how fortunate I am and really made me reflect this morning.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Dalton GA
I don't usually reply to threads, but I have to say this one act of kindness that needs to be noted by more replies. It is a honor to know there are still kind hearted people that selflessly help people in need.
Former Vendor
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Las Vegas NV
St. Jude Donor '06 & '12
Originally Posted by gt-hunter
Jeff,
Your offer is the single most incredible thing I have seen on this board to date.
Your offer is the single most incredible thing I have seen on this board to date.
Your right, the good lord has been good to me and my family. Its always nice to be able to do something for someone else.
PLUS, C'Mon guys.... Were all family here..
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Brooklyn Park MN
Originally Posted by Neablas
there is nothing overly great about the ls7 (427) crate aside from the fact you've got a 427 .. so tell me .. are three numbers worth 10gs? .. to me no ..
i'd def. go the forged stroker route whether it be an ls1 or an ls2 .. good luck on whatever you chose.
and also perhaps you could even look into your insurance policy to see if it might cover the engine? Since it's such a big ticket item I know sometimes it can be, depends on your policy.
i'd def. go the forged stroker route whether it be an ls1 or an ls2 .. good luck on whatever you chose.
and also perhaps you could even look into your insurance policy to see if it might cover the engine? Since it's such a big ticket item I know sometimes it can be, depends on your policy.
I completely agree. A 402 LS2 is probably the best you can get right now for the price. I mean unless you have $12,000+
to spend on an LS7.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Berkeley CA
Originally Posted by gt-hunter
Jeff,
Your offer is the single most incredible thing I have seen on this board to date. As I read this post I felt for Matt...In fact...I could see myself in his shoes and wonder what the hell to do next. Mine is a daily driver so I'd be up the creek if this happened to me.
When I saw your offer though I just fell back...Especially given the fact that you WOULD NOT offer it to anyone else since it was just to help him out...
You sir, are someone we should all take an example from. Some of us on this board are better off financially than others (I'm in the latter category ) but no matter how much money you have, nobody just GIVES things away for free....that was an incredible gesture....
Mike
Your offer is the single most incredible thing I have seen on this board to date. As I read this post I felt for Matt...In fact...I could see myself in his shoes and wonder what the hell to do next. Mine is a daily driver so I'd be up the creek if this happened to me.
When I saw your offer though I just fell back...Especially given the fact that you WOULD NOT offer it to anyone else since it was just to help him out...
You sir, are someone we should all take an example from. Some of us on this board are better off financially than others (I'm in the latter category
) but no matter how much money you have, nobody just GIVES things away for free....that was an incredible gesture....Mike
made my morning just reading about the offer.
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Race Director
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From: Schaumburg IL
CI 7-8-9-11 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
Originally Posted by AMERICAN_HP
Thanks guys I really appreciate the kind words. I'm just doing what I think any one of us would do if we had a spare motor that we didnt need to use right away. If something that I have is better served by someone who has run into a string of bad luck then theres no question, they can have whatever they want.
Your right, the good lord has been good to me and my family. Its always nice to be able to do something for someone else.
PLUS, C'Mon guys.... Were all family here..
Your right, the good lord has been good to me and my family. Its always nice to be able to do something for someone else.
PLUS, C'Mon guys.... Were all family here..
You rock man. What a helluva nice thing to do for someone. Talk about pay it forward! (or whatever that movie was) the next guy would have to give away his whole car to top that youre in for some good Karma
Pro
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 555
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From: Las Vegas NV
American HP,
I'm at work so I can't e-mail. Drop me a line at nhodgson@earthlink.net and we'll hook up for a beer. That was a senseless act of kindness.
I'm at work so I can't e-mail. Drop me a line at nhodgson@earthlink.net and we'll hook up for a beer. That was a senseless act of kindness.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Detroit
Originally Posted by George8211
I've always looked at this as an oppurtunity to go forged.... maybe even an LS2 stroker.
You can put a nice forged short block together for under $4K.
Mark
Drifting
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From: Memphis Tn
Originally Posted by AMERICAN_HP
Thanks guys I really appreciate the kind words. I'm just doing what I think any one of us would do if we had a spare motor that we didnt need to use right away. If something that I have is better served by someone who has run into a string of bad luck then theres no question, they can have whatever they want.
Your right, the good lord has been good to me and my family. Its always nice to be able to do something for someone else.
PLUS, C'Mon guys.... Were all family here..
Your right, the good lord has been good to me and my family. Its always nice to be able to do something for someone else.
PLUS, C'Mon guys.... Were all family here..
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 38,314
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Originally Posted by AMERICAN_HP
Thanks guys I really appreciate the kind words. I'm just doing what I think any one of us would do if we had a spare motor that we didnt need to use right away. If something that I have is better served by someone who has run into a string of bad luck then theres no question, they can have whatever they want.
Your right, the good lord has been good to me and my family. Its always nice to be able to do something for someone else.
PLUS, C'Mon guys.... Were all family here..
Your right, the good lord has been good to me and my family. Its always nice to be able to do something for someone else.
PLUS, C'Mon guys.... Were all family here..
Drifting
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 1,770
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From: IL
There is a nice LS6 Long block for sale in the Parts section.
Sorry I didn't see the Post by AMERICAN HP...That was a Wonderful thing to Do!!! Good to see it!
Sorry I didn't see the Post by AMERICAN HP...That was a Wonderful thing to Do!!! Good to see it!
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Drifting
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From: Ham Lake MN
Originally Posted by gt-hunter
Jeff,
Your offer is the single most incredible thing I have seen on this board to date. As I read this post I felt for Matt...In fact...I could see myself in his shoes and wonder what the hell to do next. Mine is a daily driver so I'd be up the creek if this happened to me.
When I saw your offer though I just fell back...Especially given the fact that you WOULD NOT offer it to anyone else since it was just to help him out...
You sir, are someone we should all take an example from. Some of us on this board are better off financially than others (I'm in the latter category ) but no matter how much money you have, nobody just GIVES things away for free....that was an incredible gesture....
Mike
Your offer is the single most incredible thing I have seen on this board to date. As I read this post I felt for Matt...In fact...I could see myself in his shoes and wonder what the hell to do next. Mine is a daily driver so I'd be up the creek if this happened to me.
When I saw your offer though I just fell back...Especially given the fact that you WOULD NOT offer it to anyone else since it was just to help him out...
You sir, are someone we should all take an example from. Some of us on this board are better off financially than others (I'm in the latter category
) but no matter how much money you have, nobody just GIVES things away for free....that was an incredible gesture....Mike
real standup guy, makes me proud to be associated to a great group
Mike