Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later...
03-03-2006, 02:28 PM
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Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later...
I have a chance to pick up a theft recovery engine that was from a car that had been stolen from me 12 years ago. It was picked up a while back, and now the detective is letting me pick it up if I want it - only thing is that there's $450 in impound yard fees.
It's complete engine only, no tranny or ecu - B16A3. What do you guys think?
Guys who know me and know more details, please DO NOT go into detail here, just whether you think I should pick it up or not.
I wouldnt mind picking it up and rebuilding it and keeping it on principle alone, but is it worth it?
It's complete engine only, no tranny or ecu - B16A3. What do you guys think?
Guys who know me and know more details, please DO NOT go into detail here, just whether you think I should pick it up or not.
I wouldnt mind picking it up and rebuilding it and keeping it on principle alone, but is it worth it?
03-03-2006, 02:34 PM
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Re: Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later... (RSZero1)
i would say it isworth it if you really need in right now..i dont think the engine is worth too much without the tranny..but i guess it depends on your situation and if you have the moeny to spend...also do you know if its even it good condition now??might have a lot more mileage on it
03-03-2006, 02:42 PM
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Re: Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later... (usdmEFboy)
I'd say do it 450 is not that bad you could sell it for more
03-03-2006, 02:49 PM
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Re: Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later... (d15singlecammer)
if it was from a 1994 car.
As far as milage, yeah, it's a big guess, but I figured if I did pick it up, I would prolly just tear it apart and rebuild it anyway, since I have virtually no idea of the history of it.
As far as milage, yeah, it's a big guess, but I figured if I did pick it up, I would prolly just tear it apart and rebuild it anyway, since I have virtually no idea of the history of it.
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Re: Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later... (revvin9k)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by revvin9k »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You should def. pick it up. This way, the thief lost in every aspect.</TD></TR></TABLE>
03-03-2006, 06:41 PM
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Re: Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later... (RSZero1)
i would go see what kind of shape the engine is in first. is it sitting out in an impound lot or has it been indoors?? $450 for a b16 long block isnt that much at all.
03-03-2006, 06:42 PM
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Re: Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later... (revvin9k)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by revvin9k »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You should def. pick it up. This way, the thief lost in every aspect.</TD></TR></TABLE>
good call
good call
03-03-2006, 07:21 PM
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I'd go see the condition it's in, if it's all rusted 'n fucked up, I wouldn't go for it, but hey, for 450, it's hard to go wrong if it's aight, besides, it's urs :-P
03-03-2006, 07:38 PM
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Re: (Syndacate)
I would check the condition, If you have the money to spend to fix it then I would go for it...never know, if you have the money and time you could build a SOHC monster 
I personally would not pick it up, just cause i'm poor and a single isn't worth jack to me cause i don't have the money to build it up. Look at it though. No one here knows your situation and what you have to put into it...good luck
I personally would not pick it up, just cause i'm poor and a single isn't worth jack to me cause i don't have the money to build it up. Look at it though. No one here knows your situation and what you have to put into it...good luck
03-03-2006, 09:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NesaiTuner »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would check the condition, If you have the money to spend to fix it then I would go for it...never know, if you have the money and time you could build a SOHC monster I personally would not pick it up, just cause i'm poor and a single isn't worth jack to me cause i don't have the money to build it up. Look at it though. No one here knows your situation and what you have to put into it...good luck </TD></TR></TABLE>
A B16 is a DOHC
It was stored indoors, even at the impound yard. I'll share the story later.
I personally would not pick it up, just cause i'm poor and a single isn't worth jack to me cause i don't have the money to build it up. Look at it though. No one here knows your situation and what you have to put into it...good luck </TD></TR></TABLE>A B16 is a DOHC
It was stored indoors, even at the impound yard. I'll share the story later.
03-04-2006, 08:36 PM
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yeh b16's dohc. iono why i was thinkin single...maybe cause you said 94 civic...anyways my mistake but really I'M NOT THAT STUPID. hahah way to look smart huh. oh well guess i'll read better next time. you decide what you're gonna do?
03-04-2006, 09:18 PM
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Re: Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later... (RSZero1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RSZero1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I wouldnt mind picking it up and rebuilding it and keeping it on principle alone, but is it worth it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
What principle? If it happens to be no good, I wouldn't understand what principle would make it worth it to pay $450 for it.
Anyway, I'd only do it if by inspection it were in good shape, otherwise I wouldn't waste my money on it unless you already had plans of picking up a spare block. It's not a dog or old friend.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by revvin9k »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You should def. pick it up. This way, the thief lost in every aspect.</TD></TR></TABLE>
He has to pay money for something that was initially, already his.
I wouldnt mind picking it up and rebuilding it and keeping it on principle alone, but is it worth it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
What principle? If it happens to be no good, I wouldn't understand what principle would make it worth it to pay $450 for it.
Anyway, I'd only do it if by inspection it were in good shape, otherwise I wouldn't waste my money on it unless you already had plans of picking up a spare block. It's not a dog or old friend.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by revvin9k »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You should def. pick it up. This way, the thief lost in every aspect.</TD></TR></TABLE>
He has to pay money for something that was initially, already his.
03-04-2006, 09:24 PM
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Re: Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later... (INVALID)
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He has to pay money for something that was initially, already his. </TD></TR></TABLE>
welcome to america!
He has to pay money for something that was initially, already his. </TD></TR></TABLE>
welcome to america!
03-04-2006, 09:29 PM
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Re: Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later... (freakasis)
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welcome to america!</TD></TR></TABLE>
For some reason, I doubt you even understood the context of the reply. Ciao.
welcome to america!</TD></TR></TABLE>
For some reason, I doubt you even understood the context of the reply. Ciao.
03-04-2006, 09:42 PM
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Re: Need advice...Got my stolen engine back, 12 years later... (INVALID)
If you need it, pick it up. Honestly, this engine sounds to me like $450 that could be better spent. And to think that you already paid for the engine once, you still have to rebuild the whole thing.
I mean, it's your choice, but if you don't need it I wouldn't bother. It'll just be a money drain in the end.
I mean, it's your choice, but if you don't need it I wouldn't bother. It'll just be a money drain in the end.
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