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Old 11-15-2006, 07:27 PM
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Just wondering what are some of the points to look for when buying a FI car? I'll start out with

-Compresion check
-Leak down test
-Dyno pulls to verify power and boost

What's else??
Old 11-15-2006, 08:42 PM
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Check the oil, as simple as it is, will show how well kept the car is.

Pull the oil pan and valve cover and verify internal components as stated by the seller.
Old 11-16-2006, 03:33 AM
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That would be sweet if you could put the car on a dyno before buying. lol
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Do a compression/leakdown test:that will determin the heath of internal parts.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bond007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do a compression/leakdown test:that will determin the heath of internal parts.</TD></TR></TABLE>

uhhh, he already put that down
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Pull the plugs. Check for oil, detonation, deposits, etc.
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i know this was said already, but its a number one, you want to know what kind of pistons,rods,rings,bearings ect it has and recipts to confirm or drop the oil pan!

your motor is only as good as your internal parts!
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Knowing who tuned it. Basically was it slapped together by someone who thought they knew how to do it, or was it done by a reputable tuner.
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