Questions to ask when buying a built motor
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faststang90
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1) what balance is it
2) comp ratio
3) solid cam or hyd cam
4) what is the cam good to rpm range
5) does it have hyd roller lifters or just plan hyd lifters
6) what heads if its a long block
7)What kind of rods
8) What kind of pistons
9) is the crank cast or 4340 or billet
10) type of head gaskets
11) stock pump or high vol pump
12) what rocker arms
2) comp ratio
3) solid cam or hyd cam
4) what is the cam good to rpm range
5) does it have hyd roller lifters or just plan hyd lifters
6) what heads if its a long block
7)What kind of rods
8) What kind of pistons
9) is the crank cast or 4340 or billet
10) type of head gaskets
11) stock pump or high vol pump
12) what rocker arms
ID89GT
10 Year Member
Can I see the receipts? 
He can tell you he has all sorts of stuff, but does he have anything to prove it? If the engine is in the car you really can't just pop a cover off and see inside. He can tell you anything to make a sale.
He can tell you he has all sorts of stuff, but does he have anything to prove it? If the engine is in the car you really can't just pop a cover off and see inside. He can tell you anything to make a sale.
strtrcr50
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I believe the first question you should ask is "Can I see the build sheet from the machine shop?"
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