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September 3rd, 2006, 09:50 PM
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79 Century Turbo Coupe Engine
Hello-
I'm looking for a complete shortblock for my '79 Century Turbo Coupe. Preferrably used, and lower miles (less than 100,000), but let me know what you have, I may be interested in anything. I live in Minnesota, and don't want to pay more to ship than I pay for the engine!! However, I could use a road trip. Thanx, JCY     
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September 4th, 2006, 08:18 AM
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I take it you want a 231?
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September 4th, 2006, 07:54 PM
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I don't have anything of that vintage, just an '83 TType longblock that needs rebuilt (it's been sitting for years). Thanks & good luck.
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September 5th, 2006, 12:19 AM
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Tell me more
I only need a short block (my motor has many new parts including a new turbo, carb, etc.). Yours is carbureted I'm sure since it's an '83 model (I could use an intake to play with and practice grinding on), so it'll do if I can't find anything else. How far away from MN are you? I found one on Ebay that will work, but it's in Arizona. Cheap, though. Why does yours need rebuilding? Miles? (not really important if I have to tear it down anyway). How much? Let me know and stay in touch. Let me know if you know of any others as well.
Thanx again, JCY
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September 5th, 2006, 07:09 PM
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JCY I say the motor needs to be rebuilt, but I really have no clue if it does or not. I bought the car not running & I don't recall what the previous owner said was wrong with it. I did send the turbo & other top-end pieces somewhere out West years ago, so I would suggest it be gone thru just to be safe. There's not many other carbed TR's around here, at least not for parts. $600 (+ shipping from NC) would get the shortblock & intake. Thanks again & email me directly if you have any other questions.
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September 6th, 2006, 05:14 PM
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I dont have an block to sell you but if it'll help narrow down the quest any 79-85 vintage short block will work for you. An 86-87 will to for that matter.The difference in deck height wont be an issue as long as you use the correct HG for the year of engine. Basically the only difference is that the SFI motors have a more agressive cam and that shouldn't hurt on a carb turbo. Most if not all of the carb-turbos used the NA camshaft. Just make sure you get a front cover and oil pan with it and everything else should bolt on.
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Eric Fisher OEM Parts Specialist at GBodyParts.com 252-332-8787 1997 SCCA Regional Champion. 1986 Grand National #38 ESP 86 Grand National 84 Riviera T-Type 82 Regal engineless
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September 11th, 2006, 05:01 PM
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turbo engine
JCY I have a 79 turbo regal that I am parting out and the engine is 100% complete but not running I don't know for sure but the I got it from said he had it running and said it sounded like it has a rod bearing issue also have another 231 v-6 non turbo that I would throw in on the deal $300 for all plus Ialso have some other turbo stuff I live in southeast Iowa my cell is 641-919-4393 home 319-498-4395 email sdrepair@netins.net thanks Dave
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