a few 1st gen questions
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a few 1st gen questions
Hi, I was wondering how long a rebuilt S3 (84-85 SE) engine would last, mileage wise, with good care? How about if it is streetported and has intake/exhaust?
Also how much would a clean (inside and out) SE with a rebuilt engine go for these days? What if it had exhaust, rims and perhaps even a few body mods?
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Also how much would a clean (inside and out) SE with a rebuilt engine go for these days? What if it had exhaust, rims and perhaps even a few body mods?
TIA
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HI there..
I couldn't tell you anything about motor reliablity.. but i can tell you that my buddy just bought an 85 GS for 1K that had 70K miles and was very clean except for some body damage.
Hope that helps
I couldn't tell you anything about motor reliablity.. but i can tell you that my buddy just bought an 85 GS for 1K that had 70K miles and was very clean except for some body damage.
Hope that helps
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yep these engines are known to last awhile as long as your not revving the **** out of them. not much to fail on them... no valves, valve springs, lifters, etc.
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As far as the rebuild goes, it depends on the rebuilder and what was replaced when the motor was torn down. If you got new gaskets, seals and housings, there is no reason why a rebuild couldn't last as long as an original motor. If the housings on your rebuild are reused from another motor, then your mileage will vary quite significantly, depending on the condition of the housings. Porting and exhaust mods should have no detremental effects on the motor, so long as you don't rev the **** out of them with your newfound power. As far as I'm concerned, the redline is 7k rpm for a reason.
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