I posted this in another section of these forums like an idiot ;) I realise that this is the second generation non-turbo forum, but I was wondering if anyone knows anyone selling a rebuilt or used 97-99 Eclipse GSX engine? My engine recently kinda went on me. The local mechanic shop I go to said they think it is a bad rod bearing (and possibly a warped crank). I'm having them make sure before I go and get a new engine or anything, but they recomend I get one just to be safe. They can get me one for around $4000. I'd like to find one for cheaper if I could. If anyone has one for sale or knows someone with one for a decent price let me know. Thanks.

You can get them for much less then $4k.

www.dsmtuners.com/classifieds
www.dsmtrader.com
www.karking.com They have 6-bolts and some 7s for under or just at $1k.


Your mechanic is probably screwing you on alot of work =/

dude dont get another 7-bolt motor, you will just risk crankwalk again!!

Originally posted by talonguy2005
dude dont get another 7-bolt motor, you will just risk crankwalk again!!

Crankwalk only happens in rare conditions, it's just an overstated myth caused by the ignorance of dsmtuners. What the greatest % is around 7% for one year...Just rebuild your engine and make sure it is done right

the year that was greatest at risk was the 1997s :whoa

Crank walk is very overly used, but if you have the chance might was well go with it to make sure it don't happen!

I found out a couple days ago that I'll only need to get a short block. My head, cams, etc are all OK. They had the head off and everything looks great. It all turns great too. The only reason I don't do this stuff myself is because I don't own a mechanics garage with all the tools and equipment. Is there anywhere else I can look for a good 6 bolt turbo short block along with www.dsmtrader.com and www.dsmtuners.com? Thanks for you help everyone and not ripping me a new one for posting a turbo question on this site. I figured I would get ripped when I first posted :)

You can try searching for lacal dsm boards. Maybe even post in the regiolnal forums in tuners.