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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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I have about 2k max to spend. My 95 sc300 cylinder head is about to go and its already had some issues. I got hit in the front drivers side as the picture shows. Already have a headlight from aliga but the fender is still messed up. The paint is not good at all. Is the car worth putting in another GE engine????? What would you guys do on that budget?
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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id part it out
parts + the 2k u got should be enough for a new one
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Pspice
id part it out
parts + the 2k u got should be enough for a new one
I also agree with this statement.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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agreed. dont spend too much time or money fixing up a wreck. move on.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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... or 1jz is cheap no?
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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GE's are really cheap. You already have a black interior and I don't see the need to part out. Get an engine and fender from aliga. I think youll save more that way
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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Yea but cosmetically i don't know if it is worth it. Im still debating on what to do....... The 1jz seemed like a good idea but after i would get everything plus installing it, i would be at 3k+
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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I'd be interested in some of those trim pieces if you do part it.

If you go for fixing it, My friend's selling a black front bumper in great condition.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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dude thats fixable as hell ill give u 1300 for the car
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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1jz it i am selling 2 black fenders and a front bumber for my 95 if u want u can have my headlamp lenses for free
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by t70 supra
dude thats fixable as hell ill give u 1300 for the car
who would give me that lol??
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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don't waste your time with swaping the motor with a 1jz if you can't afford to spend a possible additional 300 - 500 a month expense on your car don't bother its not worth the headache for you, unless you have a beater so you can drive around while your sc is down and have space for a 3900 lb paperweight
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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It's not worth it, cut your losses, and give the car to me.
...and the extra 2k.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by UZZ-TT
It's not worth it, cut your losses, and give the car to me.
...and the extra 2k.
I agree
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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Well i might just get another GE motor and just roll with that and continue on with the slow steady build
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