PI parts, what should i look for when buying?

97gt · September 5th, 2007, 10:19 PM

im going to check out a full PI setup tommorrow, the guy wants around $300 for it. Im willing to spend that if its in good condition. does price sound about right? also, what are some things i would check for to see what kind of condition its in? thanks for any info!

MustangMatt96GT · September 5th, 2007, 11:08 PM

check to see if it has press on cam gears or bolt on

make sure all the valves are there, with springs if they are assembled and just make sure it looks straight and not warped

97gt · September 5th, 2007, 11:12 PM

okay ill make sure i check those things out haha i know i asked if $300 is a good deal in that last thread but i dont want to thrash his.

MustangMatt96GT · September 5th, 2007, 11:15 PM

well u will want to take the heads if used to a machine shop to get a valve job done

97gt · September 5th, 2007, 11:19 PM

alright well ill check them out and possibly buy them but ill keep you guys posted thanks for the advice!

September 5th, 2007, 10:19 PM	#1
97gt Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 381	PI parts, what should i look for when buying? im going to check out a full PI setup tommorrow, the guy wants around $300 for it. Im willing to spend that if its in good condition. does price sound about right? also, what are some things i would check for to see what kind of condition its in? thanks for any info!

September 5th, 2007, 11:08 PM	#2
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.023@103.46 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,147	check to see if it has press on cam gears or bolt on make sure all the valves are there, with springs if they are assembled and just make sure it looks straight and not warped __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

September 5th, 2007, 11:12 PM	#3
97gt Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 381	okay ill make sure i check those things out haha i know i asked if $300 is a good deal in that last thread but i dont want to thrash his. __________________ 2002 mustang v6- Auto, K&N CAI, Flowmaster dual exhaust, Black bullits dd 1996 mustang gt- 5spd, black, cobra hood, stock November Birthday Club Founder

September 5th, 2007, 11:15 PM	#4
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.023@103.46 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,147	well u will want to take the heads if used to a machine shop to get a valve job done __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

September 5th, 2007, 11:19 PM	#5
97gt Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 381	alright well ill check them out and possibly buy them but ill keep you guys posted thanks for the advice! __________________ 2002 mustang v6- Auto, K&N CAI, Flowmaster dual exhaust, Black bullits dd 1996 mustang gt- 5spd, black, cobra hood, stock November Birthday Club Founder

Threads Similar to: PI parts, what should i look for when buying?
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
buying parts	Mustang RacR94	V6 Mustangs	7	April 11th, 2007 11:01 PM
Buying a 07	farleyd	2005+	8	December 13th, 2006 01:12 PM
2 ?'s (Buying A GT)	eXtReMe-	Modular Mustangs	14	November 1st, 2006 05:17 PM
Buying a K & N CAI	FireryDriver	2005+	13	October 12th, 2006 05:04 AM
Parts reviews for aftermarket mustang parts...	topflitecop21	Modular Mustangs	0	August 10th, 2006 10:21 PM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:32 PM.
Contact Us - Modded Mustangs - Top
Modded Mustangs is ©2005-2008, All Rights Reserved, And is Not Affiliated with Ford Motor Company. Forum is powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd. & SEO by vBSEO 3.1.0 ©2007, Crawlability, Inc.