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Old 12-28-2004, 06:39 PM
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I might be buying a eg civic ex with around 100 thousand miles on it and i was wondering how long it would last if it was runnin a 14b i wouldnt beat on it every day probly just the weekends. if i could find out it would help me alot thanks
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Old 12-28-2004, 06:43 PM
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123128374832468723653489012838964612893712 days
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Old 12-28-2004, 06:45 PM
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do is a compression check.
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Old 12-28-2004, 06:48 PM
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why is this title boosted y8?....motor swap?
 
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Old 12-28-2004, 06:50 PM
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yeah cuz its a motor from this guy in town i know he does this home made turbo stuff ill get some pics of his car its pretty badass
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Old 12-28-2004, 06:52 PM
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ooooh great! Can't wait.
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Old 12-28-2004, 06:53 PM
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hes got a white eg with a carbon fiber hood racing seats i cant remeber what turbo he has on it but hes got the front mount from a stairion or how ever u spell that its by far the smoothest car in my tiny *** town
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Old 12-28-2004, 06:59 PM
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he said the engine compresion was all perfect and the egine is in really good condition any one have a rough estimate
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Old 12-28-2004, 08:15 PM
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If its tuned well it will last a while. I wouldn't take anyone's word on compression though. Check yourself.
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Originally Posted by CSaddict
If its tuned well it will last a while. I wouldn't take anyone's word on compression though. Check yourself.
Defintely check it yourself. Same del if you ever buy a used car. Especially from a private party.
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