shopping for a 4.7 motor. these are my choices
a)120k used long block in south carolina for $750

b) bottom end from lkq(unknown mileage) + used heads for 100$ + machining cost


both motors would get a complete set of all new gaskets before being dropped in . given the choices and my lack of funds which would you guys recommend?

6/8/2010 4:09:04 PM

Don't buy a pink one from LKQ.

6/8/2010 4:30:01 PM

4.7 engine for what?

6/8/2010 5:03:10 PM

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6/8/2010 5:45:27 PM

part out jeep and buy a ford.

lkq has a warranty on their motors.
i dont know where the place in SC is but ask if they have a warranty

6/8/2010 6:24:18 PM

I would go with B and rebuild the bottom end and heads.

that is assuming it wouldnt end up much more than 750$

6/8/2010 7:41:30 PM

4.7 for a grand Cherokee(same as dakaota/durango) a rebuild kit for that motor cost about $1k

place in sc is just a random cl guy no warranty and lkq motor has no pink

6/8/2010 8:17:46 PM

rebuild costs depend highly on what exactly you are replacing and the amount of machine work necessary

6/8/2010 9:34:37 PM

think i'm gonna go with the used motor mainly bc i'm lazy and i know i'd never get around to doing everything needed to get the head block combo running

6/9/2010 6:40:40 PM