Is this worth the effort
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Is this worth the effort
I found a 10th ae roller for a decent price for its condition. The owner pulled and sold the engine and trans bc of some harness issues (no fire) and planed for a v8. To make a long story short is it worth tracking down the parts to put this back together and what is a estimated figure to get this back running. i was told all i need is a harness and motor and trans but not counting on that . Ive owned a T2 before so i know a little but never pulled the motor on a fc. So im just lookin for some opinions on if its worth saving.
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I would offer you my na 6 port but 10AE is turbo. I would say go for if and source all the right oem parts. 10AEs are only worth having when you have the original equipment. Otherwise its just another modded 7.
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Two identical 7's, one a "regular" car, one the Anniversary model...how much of a premium would you be willing to pay for the badging?
If you chose the 10thAE, how much are you willing to spend to return to stock condition?
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If you want, I have a shell, just an 86 base. You have to buy basically everything to get it into a road worthy car. It was going to be a drag car, but life happened, and I'm about to spend the better part of 3 years away. I really don't want it to sit here and rot for that long.
It's a clear title car. But I'll sell it to you for a LOT less than $2k.
$2k is insane for a roller. Then add on a new engine and trans, wiring harness, all the little 10th AE things to get it original.... My god, you'd be $8k deep in that car.
It's a clear title car. But I'll sell it to you for a LOT less than $2k.
$2k is insane for a roller. Then add on a new engine and trans, wiring harness, all the little 10th AE things to get it original.... My god, you'd be $8k deep in that car.
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I want a 10th ae bc that was the first and only fc i ever owned, now i have a chance to get another. The roller is clean thats why its so much. I have plans to buy and rebuild or buy a rebuilt engine. Its not about not having the money to do the work. its is it worth it or just buy what someone else did. thats the question. i cant find a fc round ky for under 6k i can put that in to it and have a fresh fc.
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Ky people are notorious for pricing things outrageously.
But in all seriousness, if you are that hard up for a 10th AE, don't let us sway you. Do what you want. But $2k for a roller is ridiculous.
Check the VIN beforehand and make sure it's the real deal.
But in all seriousness, if you are that hard up for a 10th AE, don't let us sway you. Do what you want. But $2k for a roller is ridiculous.
Check the VIN beforehand and make sure it's the real deal.
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im not trying to argue with u guys but how is 2k crazy. it has the rad, relays, afm , ps pump, breaks ,drive shaft ,coils ect and complete interior, all it needs is a engine trans and harness and a matching wheel set. so what does every one think i should pay for it since 2k is ridiculous.
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i would buy a JDM engine+trans, that gets you most of the stuff you need, and if you're lucky it'll even run!
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Maybe because it has no engine, transmission, and the engine wiring harness is jacked up. Factor in $2k for engine + rebuild, $300 for trans, $100 for wiring harness, $200 for wheels, getting everything plugged in and ready to go just to find more little things wrong that quickly add up $200.
A roller is a roller. And a roller is $800 tops.
A roller is a roller. And a roller is $800 tops.
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then i have a rebuilt 10th ae for 5k i can sell it for that if i needed to. i sold my old 10th ae for 5500 with 103k on stock motor so, in my eyes thats not bad. the cheapest i can realistically get it for is 1500 and thats a stretch he wanted 3k with wheels.
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Maybe because it has no engine, transmission, and the engine wiring harness is jacked up. Factor in $2k for engine + rebuild, $300 for trans, $100 for wiring harness, $200 for wheels, getting everything plugged in and ready to go just to find more little things wrong that quickly add up $200.
A roller is a roller. And a roller is $800 tops.
A roller is a roller. And a roller is $800 tops.
Don't forget brakes!
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