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January 11th, 2012, 10:32 AM
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Opinions about buying a used engine.
I would love to do a 4.6L v8 swap on my 2006 v6. But i don't know if I should have any reservations about buying a used engine?
Please do not flame. I do not wish to just buy a v8, i want to have some fun and work on my vehicle! |
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January 11th, 2012, 11:34 AM
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What exactly is the question? People swap used engines often. Being able to hear the engine run, tearing down/inspecting the engine, knowledge of the engine's history, etc, all should have an effect on your reservations.
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January 11th, 2012, 12:42 PM
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Agreed. Knowing that you've done all the work makes for some serious gratification. Just make sure there aren't any cracks or warps in the block from previous abuse.
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January 11th, 2012, 02:01 PM
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You basically answered my question. Was just wanting to know things that I should look out for when purchasing a used engine. Especially if it is offline. Anything else to look out for under those circumstances?
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January 11th, 2012, 04:54 PM
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Make sure to be aware of any guarantees on used parts you buy online. The block is what I personally pay the most attention to. Other parts, you may want to change or upgrade if you decide to go for a real project kind of car. If you do a rebuild, you'll figure out quick if any parts are damaged while you're gettin your hands dirty.
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