Price check on a 03 long block with A/T, or a 97 long block only
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Price check on a 03 long block with A/T, or a 97 long block only
I can snag a 1.8, 154k miles, from a wrecked 97 for 500; or a 1.8, 120k miles, from an 03 (with an A/T) for 500-600. The purpse of this would be to refresh the shortblock, install forged rods, possibly 9:1 pistons, and trade the head in for a core on a noncompliant spec miata head. Then my begi s3 goes on it and into the car.
If I got 97, I'm pretty sure the pistons can stay, but the head is worth $200 less as a core. If I go with the 03, then new pistons are a must to maintain a lower CR, but the head is more valuable. I know the owner of the 97 and know the motor is sound, I do not know the owner of the 03, nor the internal condition of the engine but I'm told it's good, no reason at this point to discredit that.
Can I get a little direction on this? I know it's not the deal of the century, but it's what is available to me at this time. I'm not in a rush, per say, but I would like to have a replacement engine in line. My current motor is at 156k miles, is starting to go thru a quart of oil every tank of gas (leaking front and rear, and probably burning), and I'm at about 260 whp so I would say I'm on borrowed time...
Thanks,
Andy
If I got 97, I'm pretty sure the pistons can stay, but the head is worth $200 less as a core. If I go with the 03, then new pistons are a must to maintain a lower CR, but the head is more valuable. I know the owner of the 97 and know the motor is sound, I do not know the owner of the 03, nor the internal condition of the engine but I'm told it's good, no reason at this point to discredit that.
Can I get a little direction on this? I know it's not the deal of the century, but it's what is available to me at this time. I'm not in a rush, per say, but I would like to have a replacement engine in line. My current motor is at 156k miles, is starting to go thru a quart of oil every tank of gas (leaking front and rear, and probably burning), and I'm at about 260 whp so I would say I'm on borrowed time...
Thanks,
Andy
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I'm sorry, maybe I was a little unclear:
complete 03, 120k miles, with an A/T, $500-600
vs
complete 97, 154k miles, no trans, $500
trade in either head for core on a 99 spec head (pay 700 if it is the 97 head, or 500 if its the 03 head)
assemble with forged internals.
win?
complete 03, 120k miles, with an A/T, $500-600
vs
complete 97, 154k miles, no trans, $500
trade in either head for core on a 99 spec head (pay 700 if it is the 97 head, or 500 if its the 03 head)
assemble with forged internals.
win?
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