PlanZero
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- Aug 13, 2013
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Easton,
Pennsylvania
Ive decided to get a used built motor instead of just replacing the block with another used block of questionable longevity. Although this car is still on stock turbo I'd rather spend the money now and not have to worry about later. I'm going to have the motor installed by fellow dsmer. Im looking at two options right now: 1). 7 bolt, wiseco pistons, eagle rods, ARP headstuds, OEM cams, components, belts, etc. , approximately 375 miles. Will cost about 2300 if I help with the swap (local). Dont have all the info yet. Or 2) 7 bolt block
With 6 bolt head, evo 9 pistons, OEM rods, crank, seals, BC cams, arp studs, 3g lifters, gates kevlar timing belt, etc. With about 10k miles on it, approximately $2300
Towed and installed, about 1.5 hours away.
Both motors come from a reputable source. If I go with the first option I will get it done faster and gain the learning experience. The second option will take longer and be further away but will be done by a well known DSMer
The fact that the price is basically the same is not helping the decision . I'm going to look at the first motor tomorrow, and get some pics of the other.
I don't plan on building this girl much, but I'd rather have more than a stock rebuild just in case, and if I can get a decent deal why not.
My gut's leaning towards #1
With 6 bolt head, evo 9 pistons, OEM rods, crank, seals, BC cams, arp studs, 3g lifters, gates kevlar timing belt, etc. With about 10k miles on it, approximately $2300
Towed and installed, about 1.5 hours away.
Both motors come from a reputable source. If I go with the first option I will get it done faster and gain the learning experience. The second option will take longer and be further away but will be done by a well known DSMer
The fact that the price is basically the same is not helping the decision . I'm going to look at the first motor tomorrow, and get some pics of the other.
I don't plan on building this girl much, but I'd rather have more than a stock rebuild just in case, and if I can get a decent deal why not.
My gut's leaning towards #1