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Old 08-28-2004, 09:04 PM
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Default What to look for when buying a used turbo car?

History: DSM that has about 120K on it, and blew a head gasket 6 months ago. Guy who bought it CHEAP put this in it:

WISCO PISTONS 9:1
EAGLE RODS
ROD/MAIN BEARINGS
OIL & WATER PUMP
TIMING/POWER STEERING/DRIVE BELTS
ARP HEAD STUDS
COMETIC STEEL HEAD GASKET
16 MITSU VALVES, (INTAKE/EXHAUST)
ACT 2900LB CLUTCH
RED TOP BATTERY
A.F.C
H.K.S. BOOST CONTROLLER
A/F GUAGE......BOOST GUAGE
PERFORMANCE PARTS CUSTOM 2.5" TO 3" DOWN PIPE
PERFORMANCE PARTS CUSTOM 3" EXHAUST WITH 3" TEST PIPE
T3/T4 TUBELER STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST MANIFOLD
T3/T4 TURBO .48AR ON THE EXHAUST SIDE (A SMALL TURBO)
550cc INJECTORS
WALBRO 255 FUEL PUMP
26 X 9 X 3 FRONT MOUNT INTERCOOLER WITH 2.5" HARD PIPE KIT
BATTERY RELOCATION BLOCK BOX TO THE TRUNK
38MM TIAL EXTERNAL WASTEGATE

I'm looking to pick up this Galant VR4 for less than he spent on it, and it's probably going to happen. What should I be looking for when I drive down to CT (3hrs) later this week to test drive it?
Old 08-28-2004, 09:07 PM
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Default Cy hit me up on email before you do anything with a DSM in NE

I have a friend on the lists who will tell you if it is modded and if it is a 'stay away from' car
Old 08-28-2004, 09:09 PM
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Default Thanks. Updated message....reread.

Ray was telling me about some buddy of yours near Worcester who's got one.
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