so this is my first buy/build/swap. so today i found a b18 at the local junkyard n being my first time buying a motor what are some things to look for beyond low miles n like eye balling it ? i want to make sure this place isnt gonna sell me a turd haha
its 700 w/out tranns which i think is reasonable??? btw i was thinking gsr tanny are thoose lsd?
opinions are apperciated. dont want to get sold junk. thanks alot in advance!

 

you can get a JDM gsr transmission With LSD they never came in usdm GSRs.
700 is a little to much for a b18b longblock do you know the millage and year it came out of?
do a compression test On the B18B1, the cylinder pressure must not exceed 199psi or be any lower than 135psi.

 

Check to see if it'll turn over by hand first off. Try to find out how long it's been sitting there, that'll give you a better idea of what kind of work it would need. 700 is a little steep for JUST the engine, you should get the axles and wiring harness too if they're in good condition, that is if you would need them for whatever you plan on swapping it into.

 

sweet thanks for the tranny info. no idk the milage but i know its newwer than 96 i needed an obd2a so i kinda know how old. and double thanks aboout comp test...they should prolly be able to do that there since they offer service as well? if not is it fairly easy to get it tested?

 

You can only test for compression if the engine cranks, if not you got bigger problems to worry about.

 

Yeah 700 just for the motor is steep,a b16 can be had for that.ive seen people get duked with junk yard motors and ive seen others that get lucky and find a great motor.have you tried your local shops to see if you can get one there?

 

F*** $700 for a junkyard motor, even if it comes with a tranny.

 

Man you got rip off....lol...

 

i havent bought it yet so i ll try haggle this guy down some.
thanks a ton for all the info guys!!!!!!!!!