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Dec 27, 2005 | 05:22 PM

RyPkr_99

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Engine shipping?

I got a deal pending for an engine I'm selling. I know the weight is about 400-500lbs and will likely be at least 2' x 2' x3', probably bigger.

The only quote I got was fedex who wants like $1500... wtf. I know you can get them shipped for a hundred or two. Whats the trick?

Dec 27, 2005 | 05:24 PM

PappyDan

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forget fedex and ups, you need to get a hold of a freight service, look in your yellow pages

Dec 27, 2005 | 06:26 PM

ChevyMan23

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WHat he said...we had our stroker shipped from PAW in Cali for about 200 bucks...came on Yellow Freight...jus find a local freight terminal...

Dec 27, 2005 | 09:09 PM

TG02Z71

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Yup, go with someone like Yellow. Don't pick some fly by night people that knowone has ever heard of either. I've heard some horror stories with that crap!