What is the cheapest and most common engine to swap for

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Mackey
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What is the cheapest and most common engine to swap for

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Hey guys,
I need to do a removal and thinking of just getting a new engine while im at it. Whats the cheapest engine and most power swap to do? and where can i get a hold of one of these motors? If i could hear a little input that would be great.
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Mackey
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Re: What is the cheapest and most common engine to swap for

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I have a 93 1.6 SOHC
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Marlon
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Re: What is the cheapest and most common engine to swap for

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you can get a bp bpt or b6t(search for what these are)
but if you want a 1993 sohc 1.6l with 130km, i got one for you
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torpedan
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Re: What is the cheapest and most common engine to swap for

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absolute cheapest would be a BPD out of a protege lx or escort gt.. just get a front end clip. mine cost 750$.
-torp.
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Mackey
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Re: What is the cheapest and most common engine to swap for

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How much for the 93 1.6 SOHC with 130,000kms?
I might be interested
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Re: What is the cheapest and most common engine to swap for

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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Mackey:
How much for the 93 1.6 SOHC with 130,000kms?
I might be interested
<hr></blockquote><p>260 cnd, but you live in ontario right
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Mackey
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Re: What is the cheapest and most common engine to swap for

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ya Perth just outside of ottawa, I mgiht be interested, please give me all the info you ahve on the engine and ill definately get back to you<p>email it to me mackeytd@sympatico.ca
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UnkleDuke
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Re: What is the cheapest and most common engine to swap for

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sorry Marlon,
I can't find sufficient transpotation or storage to buy that engine...Otherwise I would buy it no problem.
Cheers anyway.
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Re: What is the cheapest and most common engine to swap for

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Marlon,
I am interested in the engine where are you from in Ontario? Is there anything wrong with the engine? Please get abck to me about it
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