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Questions to ask when buying a built motor

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Hambo

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Guys I need a complete list I should ask a person when buying a built engine.
IE:
1. What kind of rods
2. What kind of pistons.
3. etc
Thanks for the list in advance guys I really appreciate it!
 

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
 

ID89GT

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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.
 

dcurtis

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ask him to pull the oil pan off?
 

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Previously from Dirty Jerzey exit 7a
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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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Thanks for the replies guys!!
 
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