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#1
12-13-2009, 10:09 PM
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Should I Buy????
There is a guy at work that is selling a 95 talon. dont think its awd. He wants 1200 for it ist pretty beat up but im not worried about that. Id say its got 150k plus miles on it. I want to swap the motor or rebuild the one thats in there but do yall think its worth it???
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12-13-2009, 10:50 PM
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Re: Should I Buy????
Welcome to AF!
What are you looking for in this car? A track car, a daily driver? Is the car turbo? 1200 sounds like a pretty good deal if the car is in good shape and has been taken care of mechanically. Dropping in a new motor would be a good idea but the motor could be in good shape still. Post some pics if you can otherwise its pretty much your call. These are good car if taken care of and can be made pretty fast pretty cheap compared to a lot of other cars.
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12-13-2009, 11:07 PM
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Re: Should I Buy????
I was just reading your motor swap artical. Its pretty beat up but i can do body work and i can swap or rebuild the current motor. Its not turbo i dont think i will probly get it and rebuild the engine in it. Whats something like that going to cost? I can pull it our and put new parts in it but ill have to drop it off at the machine shop and let them do the work. I want a daily driver thats also fast.
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12-13-2009, 11:27 PM
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Re: Should I Buy????
If the car is in pretty bad shape, also has higher mileage. I would offer 1000 at the most. No disrespect to the owner but 1200 sounds a bit steep for a spanked car.
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12-13-2009, 11:57 PM
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Re: Should I Buy????
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If it was turbo, it would be a whole different ball game.
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12-14-2009, 12:10 AM
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Re: Should I Buy????
Ill check towmorrow to find out if its turbo or not.
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12-14-2009, 09:10 AM
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Re: Should I Buy????
What do you guys think about that engine rebuild kit off ebay for the 420a??
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12-14-2009, 11:38 AM
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Re: Should I Buy????
Parts Dinasore has plenty of good rebuild kits for the 420a motor. I ordered a few things from him when I did mine.
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98 Eclipse GS Turbo Megasquirt 2 - Holset HY35 Turbo - Built motor - P&P Head and Intake - 3" Turbo back - FMIC - Greddy RZ BOV - Walbro 255 - Aeromotive AFPR - 650cc Injectors - Fidanza Flywheel - Zoom clutch - 13" Cobra Front Brakes - AEM WB - Devilsown meth injection - 3.55 Final Drive gear ratio 1981 Chevy Scottsdale 1987 Nissan 300zx - Chump Car 2001 BMW 325i - DD
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12-14-2009, 01:50 PM
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Re: Should I Buy????
I also recommend Parts Dinosaur. Nice guy, great communication, great deals too.
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#10
12-14-2009, 09:43 PM
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Re: Should I Buy????
I think im goig to go ahead and buy it.
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12-15-2009, 12:23 AM
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Re: Should I Buy????
I dont know cause i didnt go to wrok today because i had to finish up my finals at school. But ill ask tomorrow. How hard is it to take the motor out this car??
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12-15-2009, 03:43 AM
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Re: Should I Buy????
Same as in any other car, motor mounts and its out minus all the extra electrical/mechanical connections.
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#14
12-15-2009, 05:28 PM
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Re: Should I Buy????
First thing I would do if you get the car is pick up a Chiltons or Haynes repair manual. There is a bundle of information in those books.
As far as pulling the motor, it's not hard at all. Just make sure you follow all the correct steps and you should be good to go. The hardest part is getting it to line back up with the tranny when you're putting it back together.
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12-17-2009, 10:34 PM
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Re: Should I Buy????
He told me today that i can give him 500 for it and just pay him some every month so im going to do it. Also found ut its not turbo but would it be hard to switch over to turbo???
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