low k's engine

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  1. ElkyJnr

    ElkyJnr New Member

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    Anyone know where i might find a low KM's TT engine or even half cut..lookin at replacing my engine..
     
  2. Madcow

    Madcow Active Member

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    call some of the importers.

    forgot the name where i got mine from, halfcuts are fairly pricey tho.
     
  3. ElkyJnr

    ElkyJnr New Member

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    i seen some on ebay and it was like 2.5 for the motor or 3-3.5 for a half cut...
     
  4. Madcow

    Madcow Active Member

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    yeah i think thats expensive, considering you get only a start up warrarnty, and usually nothing on the turbos.
     
  5. Kabir

    Kabir Well-Known Member

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    Check Adelaide Z cars. They have a 96 TT manual and they are local for you too.
     
  6. Tektrader

    Tektrader Z32 Hoe, service me baby

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    If you are not in too much of a hurry. I will have a forged TT long engine for sale in a month or so.
     
  7. ElkyJnr

    ElkyJnr New Member

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    whats the damage on that going to be tektrader? Auto tho?
     
  8. Tektrader

    Tektrader Z32 Hoe, service me baby

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    Prob around 4K, Its out of a manual car.
     
  9. mr zed x

    mr zed x chassis scrubbin..

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    i got my from option1 garage in QLD.
    50,xxx on engine, compression tested and a 3 month warranty not just start up.

    they had another there with 70,xxx on the clock, i had mine delivered to vic for 2.5k
     
  10. ElkyJnr

    ElkyJnr New Member

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    both options are sounding good..I dont know much about long engines tho....altho that would require me to learn manual..yes I know im going to cop it here...
     
  11. ElkyJnr

    ElkyJnr New Member

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    was just quoted 6k for a low K engine imported installed plus 100k service for it...
    um does that seem a lil steep?
     
  12. ZeDHeD

    ZeDHeD Well-Known Member

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    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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  14. ElkyJnr

    ElkyJnr New Member

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    the 6k would be warranted its from a trusted zed guy in SA...but i will def talk to eric..but then still gotta pay sum1 to remove mine and fit the new one hmm...
     
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    michandy Active Member

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    Tech weekend

    Have a tech weekend and put the beers and barby on for the local boys and girls. :)
     
  16. ElkyJnr

    ElkyJnr New Member

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    not a bad idea at all...i like your thinking...
     
  17. A-Bris-Z

    A-Bris-Z Carcraze

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    Sounds cheap to me. I paid $5k just for installation.
     
  18. 82CNT

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    i paid 5500 for my whole car, motor is tight as a nuns..... well u know what i mean. 90k on the motor
     

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