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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 02:03 AM
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1987 turbo two motor re-install?

I am thinking about buying a turbo two shell that all it needs is a turbo two motor and I have one to buy that is still in another car that will be doing a swap so he is selling the motor. I am wondering how hard is it to re-install the motor and get it ready to drive. Also, I am thinking that I might buy the car and motor for $1800 and I am wondering if its a good deal? the motor and tranny have 70k miles and the shell and motor are s4. thank you
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by skinny Pete
I am thinking about buying a turbo two shell that all it needs is a turbo two motor and I have one to buy that is still in another car that will be doing a swap so he is selling the motor. I am wondering how hard is it to re-install the motor and get it ready to drive. Also, I am thinking that I might buy the car and motor for $1800 and I am wondering if its a good deal? the motor and tranny have 70k miles and the shell and motor are s4. thank you
hmmmmm, be cafeful with rust and read the FAQ. You're most likely way in over your head.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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don't try it unless you have someone more experienced who can help you.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Go for it, just be sure you know what your buying!

Originally Posted by arghx
don't try it unless you have someone more experienced who can help you.
I say do it!

Just make sure you know what your buying. If you put your mind to it, you can do almost anything.

70k is getting up there... but with good care could make it too 150k.

I got a running TII for $1900(didn't even know it was a rotary) but 3 months after I bought it it blew a coolant seal and then sat in a barn for like 3 years. so....
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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ok that sounds good. I am actually going to bring it to a rx specialist near me to put it back in. thank you guys.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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ok that sounds good. I am actually going to bring it to a rx specialist near me to put it back in. thank you guys.
lol, who is this RX specialist?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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it will be at Jeffs executive automotive. He is just off canyon road in puyallup, washington. I hear he is pretty legit. I was wondering the motor i am looking at is s4 70k miles and turbo two. The person is asking $1000 and it will come with motor, tranny, i think the driveline and the engine wiring harness, but he needs some of the sensors from the wiring harness and im not sure if that is a good deal or should I offer like $850 or so?
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