Brian
while I understand your point, I still feel that you are better off putting a motor through boost that you have taken care, rather than somebody else. I have some experience with 2v junkyard motors, put two in my 98, and did two headswaps from salvage yards(having my 3rd done as we speak), and growing up, my best friend owned ABC autoparts here in houston. The 30 day warranty is very questionable, at best. Many salvage yards will play dirty games, even if you have a receipt once a motor is put in a car, the best thing to do is to have the motor checked asap, or have them run it for you on the property. If you were doing the labor, than sure, I completly agree that you should take the chance on a salvaged PI motor. However, he isnt, so the cost of labor needs to be factored in the equation. If for some reason the salvage motor doesnt work, then labor cost are going to get up there, continously swapping motors. Also, 99% of any salvaged motor you find will not be in the car, and 50% or more of the time, the vehicle will not be on the property. Also, you have to watch out for core motors. It just seems like a risk for somebody going FI and doesnt have experience with salvage yards
For your blower selection, I couldnt agree more. Ive been looking at the m90 blower myself, its just hard finding out how to make it work with PI heads.
Mark
while I understand your point, I still feel that you are better off putting a motor through boost that you have taken care, rather than somebody else. I have some experience with 2v junkyard motors, put two in my 98, and did two headswaps from salvage yards(having my 3rd done as we speak), and growing up, my best friend owned ABC autoparts here in houston. The 30 day warranty is very questionable, at best. Many salvage yards will play dirty games, even if you have a receipt once a motor is put in a car, the best thing to do is to have the motor checked asap, or have them run it for you on the property. If you were doing the labor, than sure, I completly agree that you should take the chance on a salvaged PI motor. However, he isnt, so the cost of labor needs to be factored in the equation. If for some reason the salvage motor doesnt work, then labor cost are going to get up there, continously swapping motors. Also, 99% of any salvaged motor you find will not be in the car, and 50% or more of the time, the vehicle will not be on the property. Also, you have to watch out for core motors. It just seems like a risk for somebody going FI and doesnt have experience with salvage yards
For your blower selection, I couldnt agree more. Ive been looking at the m90 blower myself, its just hard finding out how to make it work with PI heads.
Mark