magdrive2005

Whats the cheapest way to get a 3rd gen running with no motor. I know 3rd gen motors are for sale on ebay for 2500.00 and up. I have a 2nd gen t2 motor in the shop I could use but not sure of the $$ to get it to working in the 3rd gen. Let me know what you guys think.


Thomas

jic

iTrader: (1)

cheapest way to get a 3rd gen running with no motor?
magic?

SINxSELEKTAH

iTrader: (2)

in the FD world, the word CHEAP does not exsist...unless magic, as stated by jic, and extreme luck is in play. true you can get a motor for $2500+ but under what conditions? i've heard clips & engines can last from 1 week to a year. big gamble at that, and again, EXTREME LUCK.

SLOASFK

iTrader: (5)

Actially Jaysin, I'd say that more like the term "cheap" is relative in the FD world...you COULD get a cheap motor for $1500, and that's more than most piston motors, but it's cheap for an FD.

SINxSELEKTAH

iTrader: (2)

true, but for me, i wouldn't mind paying for something expensive and works rather than going ghetto and having problems.
i've found an FD engine, for $1500. probably blown & bad turbos. rebuild & new turbos = a lot of money but worth the while

edit: not going cheap is my personal preference....no "cheap" in my FD world

magdrive2005

I am glad to hear your side of the story guys. I have a 1st gen and a 2nd gen t2. The 1st gen is pretty reliable. The 2nd gen, I just rebult the engine and it is running good now. A 3rd gen mite be a little more than I can handle. Thanks guys.


THomas

Upgrayedd

iTrader: (1)

That is how I see things as well... Sometimes more doesn't mean better, but if you know what you're getting is proven to make a difference then why not spend the money??

jic

iTrader: (1)

i got the wording all wrong
i thought you were asking to make a 3rd gen run with no motor lol
but either way, like every is saying cheap is a possible way but wouldnt be the recommended route. its like buying a 500 dollar motor and having it pop the next day, theres really no point

rynberg

You aren't buying a good condition roller for only $2500....not even close. And a T2 motor wouldn't work without a lot of work....better off with the 13B-REW or going LS-1.

Upgrayedd

iTrader: (1)

There are a couple places I have found in Canada that sell motors for the same price Canadien as US $ so you could save a little by buying a used motor from Canada... but I have never had anyone recommend buyin a J-spec motor cuz everyone claims it's risky and there hasn't been much success.... Just what I have heard! So I'd say buy a rebuilt motor from a reputable company. Just my opinion. Search around and get pricing and I'm sure you'll be able to find a reasonable price around $2500 to $3000 for a stock rebuild....

Upgrayedd

iTrader: (1)

I'm with rynberg!

telum01

i tried explaining this to someone earlier today. i'm the same way with quality over cost.