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Topic subjectBuying an already built motor???
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95931, Buying an already built motor???
Posted by boxer132c, Jan-23-06 03:04 AM
IS there a place that I can buy an already built up motor??? I mean already rebuilt turboed and has aftermarket parts already installed... I need to get my motor rebuilt anyway..
95932, RE: Buying an already built motor???
Posted by mcgyvr, Jan-23-06 03:10 AM
howellautomotive.com
or exileracing.com

both can take a while

your best bet is to buy the parts you want and have a local machine shop that is familiar with the motor type rebuild it for you.


95933, RE: Buying an already built motor???
Posted by DR1665, Jan-23-06 07:08 AM
Originally posted by mcgyvr
howellautomotive.com or exileracing.com both can take a while your best bet is to buy the parts you want and have a local machine shop that is familiar with the motor type rebuild it for you.


What he said.
95935, RE: Buying an already built motor???
Posted by Blizare, Jan-23-06 02:44 PM
Def. go with what they said. You don't wanna be one of those people who just hands people your car and say's "Get er' Done" now do you??

It's not a good thing to NOT know anything about your car when you go to the extent of having a built, non-turbo, turbo car.

I would get a machine shop to build my motor with the parts I choose to put in. I mean, thats what I did. :)
95960, RE: Buying an already built motor???
Posted by 97esiboosted, Jan-25-06 12:00 PM
Thats also what i did. I just had the shop put in the piston rods and crank(clean and check the head) for 300
95961, RE: Buying an already built motor???
Posted by DSMchevy, Jan-25-06 12:07 PM
Personally, I would do everything myself just to make sure its getting done right. by everything i mean all things besides boring and honing and head work. but if you dont have the time, then do what they said, and buy the parts first, then have a very reputable shop hook you up. the more you know, the less shit you will be in later on.
95971, RE: Buying an already built motor???
Posted by Blizare, Jan-25-06 06:25 PM
Originally posted by DSMchevy
Personally, I would do everything myself just to make sure its getting done right.


Okay, but he doesn't sound like he has the apptitude to do it himself. No offense. ;) but have you built a motor before?

If so, then awesome. If not, get someone who builds a motor or 2 a day (at a machine shop) to do it.