HELP! Good buy or Bad buy!!!!

[OGteg]

I found a s13 Blacktop sr20det for $900. Comes with NO TURBO. Guy says piston #1 is blown, but the other 3 run fine. Ive looked at it and there seems to be no oil leaks. Its got a Tomei Head Gasket, Exedy Stage 2 Clutch, Fidanza 11lb Flywheel. I plan on rebuilding anyways. GOOD BUY OR BAD BUY? thanks...

[justclay]

I have a stock turbo w/manifold if you decide to buy.

[Justin35ll]

Well if he blew a piston then the block is going to have to be hot tanked, checked for cracks, bored, and milled, crank balanced, etc. I would suggest the same with the head.

then if you plan on rebuilding I don't know what you plan on rebuilding with, but you'll need pistons, rods, bearings, etcSo it's up to you really if you have the money then good luck

[OGteg]

I have a stock turbo w/manifold if you decide to buy.

Sure Thing!

[OGteg]

Well if he blew a piston then the block is going to have to be hot tanked, checked for cracks, bored, and milled, crank balanced, etc. I would suggest the same with the head.

then if you plan on rebuilding I don't know what you plan on rebuilding with, but you'll need pistons, rods, bearings, etcSo it's up to you really if you have the money then good luck

Hmmmm....i know...i know....

[garagelu]

if its the motorset, like including transmission, ecu, wiring, etc, then its an ok deal. As in you may be better off buying a motorset thats in working condition.

If its just the long block, then absolutely no. You can buy a good working long block without the turbo for around 900-1000.

[OGteg]

Its coming out of a s13..so wiring harness, ecu, motor and transmission are all there..I just figured that even if I bought a running motor..its been beat up on and eventually will need a rebuild anyways.....hope I'm not wrong...

[OM3GA]

I wouldnt buy it personally IMO, Id rather buy a running swap and then rebuild that after i destroy it, Just make sure you buy it from a reputable place.