pls help, Question about rebuilt engine
wolfgangamadeus
04-26-2004, 09:05 PM
Hello All, I am in the process of buying a Nissan 300ZX, I found one that sounds really good, but, i dont know if I am asking for trouble, here is the veh desc. what do you think? (Its moslty greek to me):
PEARL WHITE, TWIN TURBO, 5-SPEED, 150,000 ON THE ODOMETER, 9,000 MILES ON COMPLETELY REBUILT ENGINE(ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BARE BLOCK), TURBOS REBUILT(SAME TIME) 12MONTH/12000MILE WARRANTY, APEXI BOOST CONTROLLER, ASH-SPEC ECU PROGRAM, APEXI COLD AIR INTAKE, APEXI BLOW OFF VALVES, CUSTOM EXHAUST,TEST PIPES, CENTER-FORCE DUAL FRICTION CLUTCH, NEW KUMHO TIRES, CROSS DRILLED ROTORS, EGR VALVE ELIMINATED, AIV COMPONENTS ELIMINATED, HEATER JUST REPLACED, A/C STILL WORKS AND IS COLD, EVERYTHING DURING ENGINE REBUILD HAS BEEN REPLACED, EX: ALL BEARINGS, ALL MAIN AND ROD BOLTS, OIL PUMP, TIMING BELT AND TENSIONERS, WATER PUMP, ALL NEW RACING VALVES AND SPRINGS, HEADS PORTED AND DECKED .005, PERFECT CIRCLE CHROME MOLY RINGS, ALL PORTS HAVE BEEN GASKET MATCHED, CAM SENSORS, KNOCK SENSOR, ALL DRIVE BELTS, FUEL DAMPNER, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, O2 SENSORS, ETC... ENGINE AND COMPONENTS PAINTED AND PRETTIED UP.
EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD IS PRACTICALLY NEW. IT IS STAGE 3+ WITH ALL THOSE MODS. PUTTING DOWN AROUND 350 HORSEPOWER TO THE REARWHEELS AROUND 400HP AT THE CRANK. OVER ALL THE CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE. THE INTERIOR IS IN GREAT CONDITION. THE EXTERIOR IS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE ONLY FLAWS WITH THE BODY IS THAT SINCE THE STOCK TWINTURBO SPOILER HAS BEEN REMOVED YOU WILL EITHER NEED TO EITHER GET ANOTHER ONE OR FILL UP THE HOLES. THAT'S ALL. THE CAR IS IN OVERALL GOOD CONDITION...WELL WORTH THE MONEY.
PEARL WHITE, TWIN TURBO, 5-SPEED, 150,000 ON THE ODOMETER, 9,000 MILES ON COMPLETELY REBUILT ENGINE(ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BARE BLOCK), TURBOS REBUILT(SAME TIME) 12MONTH/12000MILE WARRANTY, APEXI BOOST CONTROLLER, ASH-SPEC ECU PROGRAM, APEXI COLD AIR INTAKE, APEXI BLOW OFF VALVES, CUSTOM EXHAUST,TEST PIPES, CENTER-FORCE DUAL FRICTION CLUTCH, NEW KUMHO TIRES, CROSS DRILLED ROTORS, EGR VALVE ELIMINATED, AIV COMPONENTS ELIMINATED, HEATER JUST REPLACED, A/C STILL WORKS AND IS COLD, EVERYTHING DURING ENGINE REBUILD HAS BEEN REPLACED, EX: ALL BEARINGS, ALL MAIN AND ROD BOLTS, OIL PUMP, TIMING BELT AND TENSIONERS, WATER PUMP, ALL NEW RACING VALVES AND SPRINGS, HEADS PORTED AND DECKED .005, PERFECT CIRCLE CHROME MOLY RINGS, ALL PORTS HAVE BEEN GASKET MATCHED, CAM SENSORS, KNOCK SENSOR, ALL DRIVE BELTS, FUEL DAMPNER, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, O2 SENSORS, ETC... ENGINE AND COMPONENTS PAINTED AND PRETTIED UP.
EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD IS PRACTICALLY NEW. IT IS STAGE 3+ WITH ALL THOSE MODS. PUTTING DOWN AROUND 350 HORSEPOWER TO THE REARWHEELS AROUND 400HP AT THE CRANK. OVER ALL THE CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE. THE INTERIOR IS IN GREAT CONDITION. THE EXTERIOR IS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE ONLY FLAWS WITH THE BODY IS THAT SINCE THE STOCK TWINTURBO SPOILER HAS BEEN REMOVED YOU WILL EITHER NEED TO EITHER GET ANOTHER ONE OR FILL UP THE HOLES. THAT'S ALL. THE CAR IS IN OVERALL GOOD CONDITION...WELL WORTH THE MONEY.
MagicRat
04-26-2004, 10:02 PM
If the description is mostly incomprehensible, then avoid this car. By the description, it has been heavily modified. Many of the emission controls are missing, which may pose a problem for you to licence it, depending on the local laws. The 'test pipes' mean it has no catalytic converters, a potential big fine, again depending on the local laws.
Most significantly, as it is modified from stock the mechanical servicing and repair costs and requirements becomes less predictable and more expensive. This is not to say the mods are bad or undesireable, but they may not be best for you.
Most significantly, as it is modified from stock the mechanical servicing and repair costs and requirements becomes less predictable and more expensive. This is not to say the mods are bad or undesireable, but they may not be best for you.
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