How much is too much?

cre · 02-20-2010, 11:56 PM

Like you said, you don't know really until you pull it apart. If it's still in the host car and you can run it or at least get it cranking over with the starter you can do some preliminary diagnostic work. Personally, In buying a used engine I'd look for one which was run as close to stock as possible... the more power it's making when something goes bad the worse the damage.

suprabahamut · 02-22-2010, 04:30 AM

Nice car look just like mine, but it is a non turbo. I bought mine for $250 with a blown motor too. If you end up buying another motor go to tiger Japanese do a Google search they got good prices and ship quick.

02-20-2010, 11:56 PM	#1
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Like you said, you don't know really until you pull it apart. If it's still in the host car and you can run it or at least get it cranking over with the starter you can do some preliminary diagnostic work. Personally, In buying a used engine I'd look for one which was run as close to stock as possible... the more power it's making when something goes bad the worse the damage. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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02-22-2010, 04:30 AM	#2
suprabahamut 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2007 Location: greensboro Posts: 242	Nice car look just like mine, but it is a non turbo. I bought mine for $250 with a blown motor too. If you end up buying another motor go to tiger Japanese do a Google search they got good prices and ship quick.