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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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something on ebay not sure if its right

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6770

he says that this is the conversion for an na to become a turbo, and he says that the engine smokes a bit but is in good condition

im lost
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 02:20 PM
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it is a conversion for a NA CAR to become a turbo, ie replacing engine and drivetrain w/ a turbo eng and dt
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 02:24 PM
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yes, i know, but is the guy selling a broken engine?
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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blarg double post

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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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you'd have to buy it and find out
probably is, though if it's smoking
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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200,000 miles. I would say that it would need some work, not only engine, but without seeing/driving, probably, turbo, trans, clutch assmbly, driveshaft........
I say the whole car should be worth only @ $800.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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im not asking about it because i am interrested in buying, i am just wondering if he is trying to sell broken stuff to someone
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 02:54 PM
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Yea, I realize that... Just making my comments known. I agree, it's probably junk! Good for a core.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 05:40 PM
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Hey liquid,
Currently I am the high bidder on this item. I don't anticipate being the final winner though. My guess is the engine is shot and needs to be rebuilt. It is going to go higher than I am willing to spend for the block. I already have the other pieces that I need. I think he is being upfront. Buyer beware.
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 07:24 AM
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I'd say wait for something better. I spent a couple of months searching for parts to do my swap, It looked hopeless for a while. A little patience and some searching paid off, I ended finding a complete car for less than the parts alone were going to cost me.
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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sorry i didnt aim to offend, was just asking some questions
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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SMOKING TII= ROLLING TIMEBOMB
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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Drugs?

I am just wondering what kind of drugs this seller is taking. I want some!! He didn't even post any pics. Has anyone asked him for any? He says "just pop it right in" and you're turbocharged. I can't imagine anyone taking a 200K engine from any kind of car, especially a rotary, especially turbocharged, and popping right into anything!
Really, I'm also not trying to be offensive. I just can't believe some of the guys on eBay. I've bought a lot of things on eBay and sold some things, also. You sure have to know what you're doing or you can really get ripped. I would have thought that he would have at least offered to throw in the carcass with the power plant.
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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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i dnt think itll ever start again after it all put on a car plus if it has that many miles youll be spending a little too much to get it to what youll like
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