Tips on what to look for when buying a motor Options

[quicknstyle]

Im still contemplating on buying a motor set from this import company where i live. The engines look really good, no damaged, and stored nicely. The swap set comes with ecu, un-cut complete harness, motor, turbo, intercooler, all manifolds and everything for 1000. I just wanted some tips on what else to look for to make sure it has before i purchase. Once again, im not 100 % sure on EVERYTHING that i would need from a clip if i went that route, so i just want some clarification.

I have an st, and have already sourced my tranny, drive-shaft, shift cables, and mounts. what would i be loosing with going to a motor set instead of a clip, and should i be looking for anything in specific that i might need for my swap.

[eggman40]

x2 for what lagos said, also if your lucky, your clip will come with additional parts you can sell. for example my clip cost me $2000 even, but it came with an immaculate hood, headlights and fenders that were slightly dinged up. I was able to sell the hood for $350, and other stuff for a couple hundred bucks. like suspension steering rack etc. Long story short after selling stuff off, i ended up paying around $1200 for the motor, which is only about $300 more than a motor by iteself would cost. So find yoursef a couple options, you might get lucky, but do not get suckered into buying a motor by itself.