What parts do you not trust buying used?
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What parts do you not trust buying used?
So I am finally building an LS Vtec. I have wanted one ever since I drove Daves EG hatch some time ago in a galaxy far away.
Since - as my per usual - this build is on a budget and I've started looking for the parts needed.
As I look I started thinking about the parts I would not want to buy used.
For example, some say buying a slightly used valvetrain is okay but I don't agree.
What do you guys/girls say no to when it comes to used parts?
btw used water and oil pumps are a given. I'm thinking about the performance adders.
Since - as my per usual - this build is on a budget and I've started looking for the parts needed.
As I look I started thinking about the parts I would not want to buy used.
For example, some say buying a slightly used valvetrain is okay but I don't agree.
What do you guys/girls say no to when it comes to used parts?
btw used water and oil pumps are a given. I'm thinking about the performance adders.
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I learned my lesson with transmissions. So I don't buy any moving shit of here (motor,trans,turbo,ect..) unless is somebody reputable or that I know. But I will try to avoid it regardless. If you can't inspect it internally you're taking a risk.
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We have bought a used transmission. Third and fourth gear we grinding so bad, they barely went in. So def. no used trannys unless we know the person.
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as for internals, i wouldn't EVER buy used. if on a budget, you can put together a very nice setup with OEM honda parts. which are way cheaper than aftermarket. with so many b series engines types out there, usdm/jdm the options are endless.
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Exactly, no used turbos, trans, swaps, blah blah blah. I would buy a bare block though, only if I was going to bore it.
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