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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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What would be a fair price on a set of used JE pistons and forged rods?

Used for 2000 miles, pistons have new rings.

(I am not the seller, just interested in buying if the parts check out..)
Old Oct 25, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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I would never buy used engine parts. The engine was disassembled for a reason.
Old Oct 25, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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~400?
Old Oct 25, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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Thanks..

I would normally be with Savington on this, but sounds a bit too tempting, given the low mileage.
Old Oct 25, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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I've used many "seasoned" rods in the past, and used pistons a few times. Make sure the skirts aren't scuffed to hell and its still round with nice square ring lands. Taking them to a machine shop to have inspected is a must. What brand rods? JE's, at least in the rest of the automotive world, are decent pistons.
Old Oct 25, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Half price.
Old Oct 25, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by chpmnsws6
What brand rods?
M-Tuned. Not sure if they are H-Beam, or I-beam..

Wait.. MTuned only makes H-Beam, right?
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Originally Posted by Savington
I would never buy used engine parts. The engine was disassembled for a reason.
Especially if they're being sold 1 shy of a full set.
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"one new piston"
Old Oct 25, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pdexta
Especially if they're being sold 1 shy of a full set.
No, not those...
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