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Old 04-04-2007, 08:32 PM
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does it matter if their used? will it effect any performance/reliability?
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would you buy a used condom?
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haha if it fits...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vaporboy12 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">would you buy a used condom?</TD></TR></TABLE>Just turn it inside out!!!!
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haha..so i guess bad idea?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tommy. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">haha..so i guess bad idea?</TD></TR></TABLE>It depends on who you buy them from... I have used used pistons before but I knew what I was buying.
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i would just spend the extra money on a new set
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If you're on a budget, sure, go ahead!!

You'll want to make sure the pistons are in good condition (no major chips, scratches, make sure there aren't any scuffs on the side skirts. Throw a new set of rings on there and go. No reason to buy new ones if the used ones are still okay.
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