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> Gonna go look at this ST185 FC, what do you guys think?
post Apr 24, 2004 - 4:38 PM
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Ok...I'm gonna head up to Bellingham tomarrow and take a look at this engine.

Already checked with the seller and it's a full clip so it has all the essentials:

-ignitor
-maf unit
-ignition coil
-Intercooler
-resistor pack
-turbo pressure sensor
-uncut harness
-ecu
-throttle cable

He said it definately isn't a looker (of course it isnt its almost a 12 year old engine) but it has good compression. Was leakdown tested and has a start up warrenty. What do you guys think? Is $1,900 worth it? Or should I offer alittle less? Only has 52,000 so I figured a complete tune up on this thing and it will run like new. Any input is welcome!


Edit: Forgot to add that it comes with mint (bad paint but no dents) JDM fenders, hood, and bumper...which I figure I could get some good cash flow from if I put them on ebay...Just saw a used JDM st185 hood sell for $300!

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post Apr 24, 2004 - 6:49 PM
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QUOTE (Doge @ Apr 24, 2004 - 4:45 PM)
I'm doing the ST185 swap...there's no way I'm gonna do the 205.  I've been researching since August...thats when I decided to buy one...It's taken me this long because i've been really picky about the engine I want to buy.  I decided on this one because the guy is pretty reputable, he has good guarentees, and the engine is in great working order...so I don't think I have much to worry about if I buy this.  Trust me I've done my research!  Haha..thanks for the input guys...keep the opinions coming!

I'd score it then man, if you know what you're getting, dont want an st205, and the guy was good enough to do a comp / leak test on it.

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