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ka24e · 02-23-2012, 12:54 PM

well i was just curious on wat things i shud look for when buying an sr off a local person? pretty much he got motor droped it in then never wired it up or started it cause he got into drag racing. the motor he has came from jdm engines. advice on shud i look for? he also had motor for a year covered up outside in car.

s13 @ fullboost · 02-23-2012, 01:03 PM

there are a million threads on this exact question go to the top of the page to the search bar and get to work or if you simply browse and skim the reviews threads I am sure you will find the info you seek

some key things would be compression numbers, inspect everything thoroughly do a leak down on it, pull the valve cover off inspect the rockers and the cams look for any scoring ext.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-23-2012, 01:27 PM

Do you really have to make multiple threads asking the same question?

Big Zee · 02-23-2012, 01:32 PM

^ THIS!!

if you have to keep asking. don't buy it, buy a running one and swap it into your car. or buy one from a shop.

Ninjamasta04 · 02-23-2012, 01:41 PM

There are reasons why he didn't start it up, like a poorly done or messed up wiring, or wrong timing.
Anyway the lesson here is never ever! buy some unfinished project, you might shell out more than what you are willing to pay for later on.

02-23-2012, 12:54 PM	#1
ka24e Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oklahoma Age: 32 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sr20 wonders well i was just curious on wat things i shud look for when buying an sr off a local person? pretty much he got motor droped it in then never wired it up or started it cause he got into drag racing. the motor he has came from jdm engines. advice on shud i look for? he also had motor for a year covered up outside in car.

02-23-2012, 01:03 PM	#2
s13 @ fullboost Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Petersburg,FL Posts: 2,550 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	there are a million threads on this exact question go to the top of the page to the search bar and get to work or if you simply browse and skim the reviews threads I am sure you will find the info you seek some key things would be compression numbers, inspect everything thoroughly do a leak down on it, pull the valve cover off inspect the rockers and the cams look for any scoring ext. __________________

02-23-2012, 01:27 PM	#3
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Do you really have to make multiple threads asking the same question? __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

02-23-2012, 01:32 PM	#4
Big Zee Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BC Age: 40 Posts: 860 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	^ THIS!! if you have to keep asking. don't buy it, buy a running one and swap it into your car. or buy one from a shop.

02-23-2012, 01:41 PM	#5
Ninjamasta04 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	There are reasons why he didn't start it up, like a poorly done or messed up wiring, or wrong timing. Anyway the lesson here is never ever! buy some unfinished project, you might shell out more than what you are willing to pay for later on.