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07-14-11 | 11:28 AM

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PvillKnight7

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Originally Posted by arghx

One valid point of discussion is how the used parts he sells compares to used parts sold by other builders, in terms of quality vs. price. If he is offering a motor where you pay for used housings, and the housings are noticeably worse than competitors housings but at the same cost, you would have more of a valid argument. But that is such a tough thing to compare.

Good point.

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Originally Posted by Osirus9

All I'm saying is simply that using USED parts in a rebuild is a stupid idea. I've done it twice now with shitty results both times and it's just not worth it.

It is worth it if you do it right. Did you figure out what you did wrong?

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07-14-11 | 01:26 PM

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Osirus9

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Originally Posted by PvillKnight7

It is worth it if you do it right. Did you figure out what you did wrong?

I didn't do anything wrong. after my first rebuild something in the center iron broke and coolant got into the combustion chamber, don't ask me what I can't remember. The result was I needed a new center iron and another rebuild. Then I had kevin rebuild it for me and my rear iron cracks... honestly its just a gamble i'm not willing to take anymore. Maybe I just have shitty luck but that's what happened to me. You can make of it what you will, and plenty of people reuse irons and housings with good results, but those people are just not me.

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07-14-11 | 02:15 PM

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dougiepants

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+1 for RR how to threads

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07-14-11 | 03:06 PM

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Alrighty then. So you get what you pay for. Makes sense. Thanks for all the feedback guys.

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07-14-11 | 04:37 PM

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raksj04

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I only dealt with keivn by email. I was going to have him rebuild my N/A engine be I went JDM turbo instead. He was willing to answer my questions and was pleasant to deal with.

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07-14-11 | 07:06 PM

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coolmike711

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I dealt with Kevin by email also. His replys were prompt and very helpful. He definately knows these engines like the back of his hand..

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07-15-11 | 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by raksj04

I only dealt with keivn by email. I was going to have him rebuild my N/A engine be I went JDM turbo instead. He was willing to answer my questions and was pleasant to deal with.

Did you order an engine from the the jdm engine depot?