I may be looking at a EK hatch with a B18C1 already in it. It seems like a decent buy the kid only wants $5k for it. What are some big things I should look for since I dont really know a whole lot about swapped car

 

bad thing= it could have been raped by the previous owner and engine is running not too well
or like i did
i swapped my hatch out
and always took care of it , then i saw an offer for a ek, fully stock for a good deal, so i sold my car, and man its hard to tell
ask people on here
how you can check it out better
pEaCE

 

check engine lights....oil leaks....blwoing oil....ghetto'ed wiring....body condition.....listen for unsual noises like knocking...that's just a start

 

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A lot of those things are hard to determine, especially for someone that's not familiar with what to look/listen for. If you're in doubt, have the person go over everything with you and ask lots of questions even if it's trivial stuff. Also if you have a friend that's knowledgeable, take him a long. I like to play dumb myself then catch people in their lies and make them feel stupid.

 

Everything they said already and... is the engine and trans legit? An EK with a C1 should be going for 7-9K i would think? Someone tell me if im wrong but thats what i think? Definitly make sure the engine is running well.

 

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I totally agree with you, Ek with B18c1 for 5 G's is too good to be true

 

compression test it, make sure you're ears get a workout while the engine is running as well. Make sure it drives proper as the problem[s] could be elsewhere, suspension/exterior/interior and the list continues.

Maybe he just needs to get rid of it? Just check it out, and take you're time deciding.

 

yeah.. everything said already.. or u could take it to a trusted shop/ mechanic, get it put on a lift.. see how things look underneath it as well...

check....

-for accidents (make sure body panels line up, check engine bay, see if the framework looks dented or not straight in some odd way)
-has car been repainted?
-tires, uneven tread?
-papers for all work done to car?
-miles on car? miles on motor? (or at least what he says)

thats just stuff off the top of my head that i didnt see mentioned already.