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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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Default What to look out for on swapped cars?

Im looking at trading my car for a 92 hatch with a b18(GSR). What problems might I have or things I should look for? I new to the hybrid game so any advice would be appreciated.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:19 AM
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if you hate noobs so much, then why don't you search first? i'm sure you could find many posts about that motor in your hatch
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:20 AM
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Im not looking for info on the motor itself.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by goodfella732 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im not looking for info on the motor itself.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why not have the car taken to a mechanic shop and have a mechanic look at it? spend the $50 and save yourself from missing something that the mechanic wont.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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paper work for the motor, smog papers, how well maintained, properly installed. the list can go on
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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Default Re: What to look out for on swapped cars? (jL iLLuZiOnz 9)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jL iLLuZiOnz 9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">paper work for the motor, smog papers, how well maintained, properly installed. the list can go on</TD></TR></TABLE>

This is what I was looking for. Thanks
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:33 AM
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Default Re: What to look out for on swapped cars? (goodfella732)

Definately have someone who has done the swap before and knows what to look for go with you. I'd be very wary of buying a previously swapped car, as you KNOW it's been beat on.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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Before you buy the car, turn the key to the "on" position so the lights on your guage cluster come on. Make sure the Check Engine light comes on for a few seconds. Some people will pull the bulbs if they can't figure out what's wrong with the engine or if it's too expensive to fix and they're just trying to get rid of the car.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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This kid is doing the swap before we trade. It has the stock D series now. I know a couple of his friends are they know what they're doing but I just dont want any surprizes.
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