where do you go to buy engines

i've been looking around the internet mostly and i haven't found anything:af: . i was just wondering where a good place would be to check out new engines either on or off the web. and if you have a good deal i'm looking for a 1979 regal 455. thanks for your help

 

Hi
That would depend greatly on where you are located.
Are you in the US?
If so, what state?

 

i live in murray, utah

 

You can get "crate" engines from Jim at Tri Shield Performance and TA Performance for sure. Pae Enterprises might have some available as well but I'm not sure.

 

Jim Weise - Tri-Shield

I would call Jim W. @ Tri-Shield. He just finished up my 625 HP pump fuel S/S motor....he went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect and made me part of the process. He is truely a CLASS ACT.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!


JW, Thanks for everything!:TU: :TU:

Jim Byers

 

CrazySwede,

Or you could keep looking on Ebay by searching for the Keywords of: "455 +buick".

It worked for me when I brought a complete Engine for only $322.50

I found freight company to haul it from Connecticut to Dallas, Texas (Door-to-Door) for $205.00


Take a look: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33615&item=2401776817&rd=1

 

look on
<<www.recycler.com>>
There are often whole cars avaliable for $200-$800 asking prices. This is Southern CA, but it might be worth the drive for ya to come out & trailer home a big boat.

 

I bought my 72 skylark from the recyler in 98. Man that is an excellent paper. I was stationed in barstow at the time.

 

I have (or had - haven't emailed with him for about 6 months) a connection in Vancouver, CA for engines.

Last I checked they had a handful of Buick 455's. I don't have prices, but should be able to get some - assuming he hasn't left the job.

The place is a core supply company. They supply cores for rebuilds by the major rebuilders in the area. The thing is that they don't have much call for some of the older motors such as the Buicks, so they may be able to sell them to customers that aren't rebuilding shops.

If anyone is interested in something from them let me know. You would likely have to travel to Vancouver, BC to pick them up. I don't think they'll do any delivery.

 

This is probably worth a shot -

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18685

 

Thank you so much for all the great info. if you could please ethier get some more info or hook me up with an email address that would be great 71gs455. any all other tips will also be very welcome. i would also like the number of Jim W. so i could get a hold of him. if you could get it, it would be very helpful. thanks

 

Check the "Regals with Extra Cylinders" Forum for more info on the swap

 

You can reach Jim Weise @ Tri Sheild Performance :www.trishieldperf.com

or TA Performance: www.taperformance.com the person to talk to here is Dave or Mike

Their phone #s are listed on their web sites.

Does anyone know if PAE Enterprises has a web site? Jim Beurk is your contact person there.

 

Jim's Site:

http://www.paeenterprises.com/

 

thanks for all the great info. it will really help.:grin:

 

dang, thats cheap - who did the freight? Have contact info?

 

Let me get the name of the company.

I may have a slight advantage because I have ask my father to get prices from truckers that his company contacts to haul frieght for his projects. Their might be a discount.

Once I have a name and number, I will let you know.

:TU:

 

Hey CrazySwede.

What's your name? I'm about 25 miles south of you, and I have a good running stock 73 455. Leaks a little from the rear main, but that's easly fixed before it goes into your car. The motor has about 81k on it.

Let me know if your interested.