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yer i hear that. if i did put another engine in that wasnt forged id sell for sure.

Was thinking just a cheaper 180sx or something like that as a daily... but the cash diff towards the house

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I could try and sell the car as is.... What would it be worth? Leaving the wheels, power Fc etc etc etc? $10k... $12k MAX. Everything would have to be in pretty mint condition, too.

I could strip the car get it back to standered and sell it? Whats it worth then?? And then sell the parts serperate? Depends on the quality/brand of parts.

Or lastly i could get a rb26 engine for 3000 and put it in my self and sell it... Whats it worth then?? Providing the replacement engine actually runs, then you could get $20k - $25k... that's with everything standard.

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Updated as per above.

Just chuck in a imported 2nd hand RB26... throw it in, make sure it runs and sounds alright... then flog it off. Most people do that.

Otherwise, spend the basic $6k and get a BASIC RB26 rebuild. Then flog it off with all the modified parts with it. But you'd still be out of pocket.

Or, go all out. Delay the house and buy a stroker kit. RB28... Or do a RB26/30 combo and chuck a big fat dirty single high-mount turbo on it and enjoy breaking traction when you reach 4500rpm...

Mate, if it's a car you'll be happy to keep for another 5 years, just get the engine rebuilt. Should be able to get a basic bottom end rebuild for a reasonable price or spend an extra 2k and go the forged option. Atleast that way you know it's all good and you'll get to enjoy your mods.

If you're handy with a spanner you can take the engine out yourself, strip it down and get the machining etc done and put it back together, and save a heap. Even if you get it built back up you'll save a bit.

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ohh shit.....i just read that the engine will be found..

my bad....been so busy all morning that i am now overlooking things f***k

and thanks for pointing that out damo

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