We use them at work a lot and they always seem to stand behind their products but if you get the chance to get the warranty that is parts and labor it is usually worth it.
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Autoform Cowl Hood/Flowmaster Catback
Hardcore Intake/Tuned by Hardcore with HP Tuners
BMR Drag Bags
I worked for LKQ in Illinois for a couple years, get the warranty, parts and labor if they offer it. The motors are run tested for a few minutes IF possible, but they will stand behind their parts and it wont matter what you install the motor in, they employ car enthusiast and sell plenty of complete takeouts specifically packaged for us swappers. By the way my job was to run test the engines as well as dismantle and remove them.
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79 caddy coupe 6.0 4l60e swap, about to begin
77 regal coupe dunno YET
I got my alternator from 'em, they had to bring it here from out of state, but it was here when they said it would be, & I got it for (what I felt was) a reasonable price. I wouldn't be too nervous about getting an engine from them.
I bought a 6.0 from them about 4 years ago, Great engine still running 10#s on it but in my brother in laws mustang now instead of my pace truck!
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(I like people who BUY a 10 sec car and then brag about it. Thats like hiring someone to bang your wife and then bragging about the kid)
Purchased an engine from them. Haven't started it however everything looks in order compression wise. Got a good deal too! Purchased it from their e-bay store.
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LS6 Intake, 60# motrons, two hair dryers and a few other odds and ends!
My cousin works for them, and I have seen many of my buddies buy motors from him and no issues yet. I will be purchasing a motor from them as soon as I get my k member for my fox.
We buy from them up here in NH and they are good. They don't sell complete motors with harness and accesories though. All the harnesses and lines are cut when it is pulled. I have better luck with Bow auto parts here in NH. They unbolt everything and have excellent warranties. www.bowautoparts.com and they ship too.
Thanks for all of the replys. I'm going to pick up a 5.3 from the New Braunfels location here in south Texas. The rep I spoke to even asked me what car I was going to swap the motor into!
I'm going to pick up a 5.3 from the New Braunfels location here in south Texas.
Hurley, keep us posted on how it goes. I'll be looking to pick one up in the future as well. I didn't know they had a location nearby, I've only browsed their ebay listings. Will you be trying to get ALL associated parts such as manifolds, all accessories, wiring, fuse box, pedal, etc?
Hurley, keep us posted on how it goes. I'll be looking to pick one up in the future as well. I didn't know they had a location nearby, I've only browsed their ebay listings. Will you be trying to get ALL associated parts such as manifolds, all accessories, wiring, fuse box, pedal, etc?
Will do. Right now I am going to pick up the engine only, intake to oil pan. I am not sure what chasis I am going to swap it into but I am leaning towards a Fox or S-10. I'm looking to build a true muscle "car" with no heat, ac or stereo with power steering being the only ammenity.
The more I research it, the more I believe that it's best to pick up a wiring harness from someone like turnkey engine supply so the harness will be custome made for my application. I may pick up a fuse box from a 99+ Chevy truck or I may buy aftermarket.
I bought my LQ9 from Greenleaf in Leominster MA (I think Greenleaf is part of/same as LKQ) and they're a bunch of incompetent idiots.
Bought an LQ9, computer & starter. One time it didn't get delivered because they couldn't find the computer. The next time it didn't come because they had my area's delivery day wrong. Then it didn't come because apparently somebody didn't get it on the shipping manifest in time. Then it came unannounced a day early and the driver was looking for COD (I paid by credit card). Finally about 3 weeks after I bought it, it finally showed up. Motor looked good, though I haven't opened it up yet.
I got a great price on the motor, but it's unlikely that I'll deal with those idiots again.
LKQ as a company purchases scrap yards in abundance in an attempt to become the largest recycler, I was working for a well established family owned and operated recycler in Illinois called A-Reliable when LKQ purchased them, but the daily operations we're left intact for a little over a year before LKQ implemented they're program. I'm almost sure LKQ has owned Greenleaf for some time now and i'm rather surprised that you had so many issues in one purchase Jim85Iroc, they're fairly thorough, sometimes anal. Must admit though A-Reliable was better without them.
__________________ 79 caprice coupe 468,700r4, 410's
79 caddy coupe 6.0 4l60e swap, about to begin
77 regal coupe dunno YET
Experiences with LKQ Autorecyclers? 
