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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Buying a new OEM short block

Hey guys,

I searched everywhere in google and in the for sale threads, but I still can't seem to find a link to were to buy a brand new OEM VIII short block for a resonable price. Anyone got a link?
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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why are you looking for an OEM shortblock?
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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why not buy a used one with 30k or so miles?
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Www.mitsubishiparts.net. Ask for russell
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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I have a freshly built 9 motor carillo, wiseco hd's for sale soon here if you wanted to go that route
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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why not buy a used one with 30k or so miles?
This. Worst case, get it honed and cleaned. All at a 3rd of the price. Or less.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 05:53 AM
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I Dont want a Built motor, i just want a brand new oem block! I dont want to buy a used one either, idk how the last owner used it and what not! Does anyone have a link for one?
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 06:17 AM
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The problem with buying a complete shortblock from somewhere other than your local dealer is going to be the freight charges which in the end would probably negate any savings vs buying from your local dealer.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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you were given the link. its mitsubishiparts.net Ask for Russell. His screen name on this site is RussellM. They have the best prices on OEM stuff around.
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