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ka24e · 02-23-2012, 01:03 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.

Big Zee · 02-23-2012, 01:13 PM

shud luk fur spell check dude.
How is it difficult for a kid who is in, or just finished school to type properly ? Do you write your resume with internet talk ? or proper words ?

Things to look for,
Cas is there, oil leaks, if the engine harness is cut or not, intake manifold accessories are there, ( it will be obvious if something is missing as there will be a hole or a really clean spot ) pulley's are there with engine accessories, open the valve cover and check out the cam's and head, if its sludge'd offer low as you will have some work to clean it out, coilpacks and harness are attached properly.

To sum it up, check it over and make sure everything is attached still, you want the harness to be uncut, ( makes wiring it in easier as you can find the wires easier then searching.) make sure you get the ecu.

after that its a gamble just like everyone else that buys a SR

*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-23-2012, 01:16 PM

I would not recommend buying an engine swap from a random person when I did not see the engine running. If something is fucked up after you swap it in, doubt that person would be willing to help you out. Atleast if you got it from a shop, they got some kind of start up warranty and if small shit is fucked up, most shops will swap you another part to get your car to run.

Dorifto Machine · 02-23-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

I would not recommend buying an engine swap from a random person when I did not see the engine running. If something is fucked up after you swap it in, doubt that person would be willing to help you out. Atleast if you got it from a shop, they got some kind of start up warranty and if small shit is fucked up, most shops will swap you another part to get your car to run.

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tac 1 · 02-23-2012, 01:52 PM

If you had to ask this, u should walk away. Not the last sr in the world, save your self a head ache. Look for a complete running one or go to a shop.

02-23-2012, 01:03 PM	#1
ka24e Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oklahoma Age: 32 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what to look for when buying an sr locally? 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, 01:16 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	I would not recommend buying an engine swap from a random person when I did not see the engine running. If something is fucked up after you swap it in, doubt that person would be willing to help you out. Atleast if you got it from a shop, they got some kind of start up warranty and if small shit is fucked up, most shops will swap you another part to get your car to run. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

02-23-2012, 01:13 PM	#2
Big Zee Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BC Age: 40 Posts: 860 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	shud luk fur spell check dude. How is it difficult for a kid who is in, or just finished school to type properly ? Do you write your resume with internet talk ? or proper words ? Things to look for, Cas is there, oil leaks, if the engine harness is cut or not, intake manifold accessories are there, ( it will be obvious if something is missing as there will be a hole or a really clean spot ) pulley's are there with engine accessories, open the valve cover and check out the cam's and head, if its sludge'd offer low as you will have some work to clean it out, coilpacks and harness are attached properly. To sum it up, check it over and make sure everything is attached still, you want the harness to be uncut, ( makes wiring it in easier as you can find the wires easier then searching.) make sure you get the ecu. after that its a gamble just like everyone else that buys a SR

02-23-2012, 01:52 PM	#5
tac 1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	If you had to ask this, u should walk away. Not the last sr in the world, save your self a head ache. Look for a complete running one or go to a shop.