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billyblaze
03-31-2013, 04:24 PM
Dislike the car its a zenki

Bride seats
Nrg system and steering wheel
Godspeed suspension from the coil overs down
Rota rims with me Goodyear eagles all around
Sr20det swap with 5 speed
Just. Paid 4k for the tires and to change it from clutch fan to dual electric
And some other stuff

Got 3 options
1) told the shop I wanted to get rid of it I said nothing less than 6k
But the engine is blown
2) buy another (I'm thinking about 2k for engine and to swap it out) and sell it for 8500
3)I have a kouki their 98 that's about 80% done which I told them I would give them the car to work on the 98


Am I asking to much
Or am I wrong about what it should cost to pay another engine and swap it out

I know the one that is in their has cams metal head gasket and the like
Not sure what else is in their but should I just rebuild that one???

The shop told me I needed to get a piggyback for the engine I blew

So if I do the stock engine then the stock ecu should be fine
And I can sell the dam thing

I'm curious on what you guys might think cause the shop is gonna call to let me know

OrangeVirus1
03-31-2013, 04:46 PM
maybe just swap it back to the ka if you have a running one, and sell it like that.

or buy another SR20.

Or try to sell it with the blown engine, but I dunno about 6k..

billyblaze
03-31-2013, 04:53 PM
I can part out for a lot more than 6k
Not askin for that in cash the 4k of work I done to it before the engine blew had to be done regardless
I'm just askin for that in credit to get my 98 done I am sure the raped me the 96 work its the same place so I am sure their will be padding of the ,98 bill also

Just want it gone and the 98 done that's where I am trying to get to the 98 finished and the 96 gone in the least painful way possible

OrangeVirus1
03-31-2013, 04:57 PM
Part it out then. Or post it on craigslist. If the shop is gonna rape you on fees.. don't go to that shop lol

Tom N
03-31-2013, 06:35 PM
Only way to get money back out of a non running car is to part it.
It sucks to do and can be a pain but good running modded cars are a loser when selling. Non running ones are even worse.

xoxide
03-31-2013, 06:57 PM
A S14 with a blown SR and a couple of cool parts is not worth anything near $6500. Hell I paid $6500 for my kouki, and $2800 for my Zenki with a blown SR that had quiet a few more parts on it than yours does.

I may have someone interested in the car though if you decide to get reasonable on the price.

brndck
03-31-2013, 07:06 PM
Just. Paid 4k for the tires and to change it from clutch fan to dual electric

you're an idiot.

why do you care what WE think?

if you think the shop charges too much, learn to do it yourself or take it to another shop.

if you think you can sell a zenki with shitty parts and a blown engine for $6500 good luck.

opinion threads are fucking useless.

billyblaze
03-31-2013, 07:52 PM
Nice what are u 12

The shop is fair I'm sure their is alot of shop charges that is justifed
But as most things don't come cheap

I have to much to list over 30k in parts and reciepts so 6k is clearly not a strech by no
Means (have over that in my 98)

I am just venting I guess I had a tricked out more with over 5k in it
But oh well. It happens. Just wanted a little input that's all to see if anyone had anything intelligent to say
That the problem it lets morons in also

No biggie

S14jake
03-31-2013, 08:28 PM
Nice what are u 12

The shop is fair I'm sure their is alot of shop charges that is justifed
But as most things don't come cheap

I have to much to list over 30k in parts and reciepts so 6k is clearly not a strech by no
Means (have over that in my 98)

I am just venting I guess I had a tricked out more with over 5k in it
But oh well. It happens. Just wanted a little input that's all to see if anyone had anything intelligent to say
That the problem it lets morons in also

No biggie

I can't understand 75% of what you're saying but you have maybe $3k in parts not 30, and maybe you just spent $400 on new tires and fan not 4k.

If you are paying that to a shop then you are being taken advantage of, that's not even really strong enough of term to describe what is happening to you.


Besides, if you actually had 30k in it then $2500 for a new motor would be chump change for you......

Like I said, I'm still not entirely sure what your situation actually is but it sounds like you just need to find a new motor and sell your zenki and then get your other car the fuck out of that shop before they start charging you $5k for jdm muffler bearings

Tom N
03-31-2013, 08:50 PM
I'm sorry but anyone with 30k in parts in a car that they will sell for 6k cause it has a blown motor that's replaceable for 2k at the most, is not telling the whole story.
What exactly do you have that adds up to $30k?

240koukiSX
03-31-2013, 08:53 PM
I laughed so damn hard when I read "Jdm muffler bearings" hahaha.

OrangeVirus1
03-31-2013, 08:55 PM
Dude.. there is absolutely No justification at all in spending 4,000$ on having tires installed and some electric fans installed.
What is the Name of this shop? Super Hero RipuOff JDM Direct2u!?
were the electric fans like 1500$ EACH?

How about telling us how it blew up?

Jfitzg38
03-31-2013, 08:57 PM
Lol at 30k in reciepts...


You said you have rotas.

And godspeed suspension...

I dont flame much, but you are a complete idiot if you paid that much for terrible parts.

And 4k for tires? Rotas plus good tires would be under $2, 000 brand new.

Fuck. Sorry for flaming, but you had it coming.

future
03-31-2013, 09:13 PM
People should need to pass a typing test to be on here. I though I was bad

Wabash9000
03-31-2013, 09:17 PM
http://www.theadvocateweblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tactical-facepalm.jpg

OrangeVirus1
03-31-2013, 09:17 PM
So how did your engine blow?

fliprayzin240sx
03-31-2013, 09:26 PM
I'm sorry but anyone with 30k in parts in a car that they will sell for 6k cause it has a blown motor that's replaceable for 2k at the most, is not telling the whole story.
What exactly do you have that adds up to $30k?

$30k in receipts but running Rota wheels...does not compute...:cj:

Oh wait, there's a couple K's of cocaine in the trunk right?

S14jake
03-31-2013, 10:28 PM
$30k in receipts but running Rota wheels...does not compute...:cj:

Oh wait, there's a couple K's of cocaine in the trunk right?

he is in florida..

JohnnyDrfiter22
03-31-2013, 11:03 PM
These Threads and Zilvians Crack me up!!!

Kingtal0n
03-31-2013, 11:09 PM
a blown SR is not that hard to fix, usually. New rings? new bearings? Hell bearings, you can do that with the engine in the car from underneath in a couple of hours.

Im not saying it always works to just replace the broken part(s) but it doesnt hurt to try right? Since doing nothing means it stays blown where doing something might actually fix something.
not to mention an sr long block cant cost more than $500-$800. seriously blown sr20 is not a big deal, thats why I Love them!! You can drive forever on a couple hundred bucks with these cars

di-devol
04-01-2013, 10:57 AM
a blown SR is not that hard to fix, usually. New rings? new bearings? Hell bearings, you can do that with the engine in the car from underneath in a couple of hours.

Im not saying it always works to just replace the broken part(s) but it doesnt hurt to try right? Since doing nothing means it stays blown where doing something might actually fix something.
not to mention an sr long block cant cost more than $500-$800. seriously blown sr20 is not a big deal, thats why I Love them!! You can drive forever on a couple hundred bucks with these cars

Did you listen to the OP?

Maybe you should rebuild it for him, easy 10k at his normal spending rate.

MeanS14
04-01-2013, 11:10 AM
#1........ Learn some damn English!! Im not sure how you even expect people to comprehend what you're posting when its full of gramatical errors, misspelt words, and sentences that dont make sense

#2 If you think you're getting raped on prices then there's probably a good chance that you are. There are tons of so-called "motorsport" shops out there itching to take your money for subpar work. Judging by your intellect in your posts, it wouldnt surprise me if they're taking your money and just feeding you a bunch of bullshit that you're ok with

mewantkouki
04-01-2013, 11:22 AM
You spent 30k on parts for a 240sx... That's your first problem.

OrangeVirus1
04-01-2013, 11:32 AM
OP how did you blow your engine

SuperBlackS14
04-01-2013, 11:34 AM
Hey, sometimes things go south when building these shitbox cars... I know.

You never mentioned the year of your Zenki... Now I guess FL has no inspection or BS, but if your Zenki is a 95, put the Kouki front end, engine, trans, on and enjoy it, or... Sell it in any state because less-stringent emissions standards.

SRs usually aren't that difficult to fix. You should go get an estimate for that BEFORE coming here... So that you would have had a better picture of expenses. The SR is worth it to fix, because if you buy another you still have a 13+ year old motor going in your car. This is your chance to rebuild/refresh it and run trouble free for years to come, unless you're sick of 240s and just sell it.

Rebuilt SR in a clean FL shell could be worth something, to lots of people...

Than again, that is my opinion on your issue, having lived that dream with an OBD2 car in a state that does emissions testing.

Also, if you're going to post on a forum, please at least use some punctuation. Your messages are nigh-indecipherable the way they are...

S14jake
04-01-2013, 11:55 AM
OP how did you blow your engine

I admire your persistence

Tank_4g63
04-01-2013, 12:33 PM
6 is way too much for a non running s14. 6 is about tops for a good running one.

rwtf
04-01-2013, 12:45 PM
OP how did you blow your engine

I bet he tried to run 20psi or something because he saw it in a video.

Ziptietech
04-01-2013, 12:54 PM
do u have pictures of this car? just wondering why the price so high

billyblaze
04-01-2013, 01:01 PM
Not worth the time been offer a lot more but talkin to someone know about. Trade plus cash for a 350z stock

Ziptietech
04-01-2013, 01:03 PM
Not worth the time been offer a lot more but talkin to someone know about. Trade plus cash for a 350z stock

:tweak:woah my bad lol thanks

billyblaze
04-01-2013, 01:07 PM
Never will post pics to many idiots chime in I know what I physically can get for my car cause ppl offer me cash for it all the time last one was 15k from a buddy that sees everytime I take it but I won't take it
Its not about the money I have enough and make enough just like the cars.

But I don't like all the bs talk and childish crap so I stick to myself and build what I like
Period. So ppl with the dumb comments just proves how stupid they truely are that's all

SuperBlackS14
04-01-2013, 01:16 PM
Coming here and asking opinions and then bad-talking everyone who responds, is a bad idea here. Also in general. Good luck to you sir.

billyblaze
04-01-2013, 01:18 PM
The zenki is a 96 their was an exhuast leak and I believe one of the cylinders (3) went bad. But I drove it knowing that these issues exist and if blew up it blew up.

I have pondered the thought of doing a s15 front on it. But I am not sure of that or a kouki front depends onthe cost. I might not keep it long so I don't know. If I get a solid price I would think about doing it seriously cause the car is black and I kinda want to repaint it also.

Engine first blah blah blah

SuperBlackS14
04-01-2013, 01:25 PM
Well, you said you had a 98 didn't you? If you've got the parts and you like the car, may as well. Unless I misread it earlier

Hashiriya415
04-01-2013, 02:07 PM
Do you even know what is wrong with the engine? You don't just drive and "ohh I blew the engine".
Maybe you just dropped a valve or broke a cam...
Cheap suspension isn't even worth mentioning. Any time I look at a car, it doesn't add any value. It just means I would have to remove that junk and weld it up before putting it back in.
Just put all the parts here in the for sale section. Just don't expect anyone to pay you $4000 for your street tires and electric fans. We usually get fans from pick n pulls for $20ea and tires from near by shops for $20ea that are like new condition.

Ziptietech
04-01-2013, 02:10 PM
Do you even know what is wrong with the engine? You don't just drive and "ohh I blew the engine".
Maybe you just dropped a valve or broke a cam...
Cheap suspension isn't even worth mentioning. Any time I look at a car, it doesn't add any value. It just means I would have to remove that junk and weld it up before putting it back in.
Just put all the parts here in the for sale section. Just don't expect anyone to pay you $4000 for your street tires and electric fans. We usually get fans from pick n pulls for $20ea and tires from near by shops for $20ea that are like new condition.

lol we havent even seen the car yet. in my head it sounds like a beater, but if he showed us a picture of most the parts and what it looks like maybe we will get a better understanding of where he is coming from lol

cchondro
04-01-2013, 02:18 PM
30k in receipts with crap parts and a SR
with the parts listed you have to be crazy to have paid that much

From what parts you have listed with the blown SR im seeing no more than 4K
just my 2 cents

if someone had really offered you 15k for it not only is he stupid, but you are to for not taking it.

dema
04-01-2013, 03:17 PM
Any coils 4 sale

Stayabovethelaw
04-01-2013, 03:34 PM
holy shit this kid is funnyyyyyyy 30k for godspeed parts hahaaaaa

DJ-of-E
04-01-2013, 03:34 PM
You spent 30k on parts for a 240sx... That's your first problem.

Try saying that to people with 240z and 260z who would spend 30k on a 40 year old car that insn't worth $2000.

Regardless, he can choose to spend the money as he wish.

Though, in my honest opinion, if someone comes to me and said "i spent $30k on my 240sx" and then list only parts in which should come up no more than $7000 in my head, I would presume the person paid $23k for labor because either their living does not allow working on cars (I use to live in Irvine, was fined by housing association $500 for just changing the oil on my car in the driveway) or person has no knowledge about working on cars. Unfortunately, it usually is the later than they tend to pull information out of "where the sun don't shine" trusting whatever is said to a mechanice.

Then again, I didn't spend $30k on the 240sx, I just buy the Z instead.

Dislike the car its a zenki
Got 3 options
1) told the shop I wanted to get rid of it I said nothing less than 6k
But the engine is blown
2) buy another (I'm thinking about 2k for engine and to swap it out) and sell it for 8500
3)I have a kouki their 98 that's about 80% done which I told them I would give them the car to work on the 98


Never will post pics to many idiots chime in I know what I physically can get for my car cause ppl offer me cash for it all the time last one was 15k from a buddy that sees everytime I take it but I won't take it
Its not about the money I have enough and make enough just like the cars.

How about option #4 - spend $2k - $3k on the engine and get it rebuild, and sell it 15k or people offering you that much for cash option

Either you live in an extremely well off neighborhood/city or just pull information out of "where the sun don't shine."

DJ 21o3
04-01-2013, 04:14 PM
LOL i need to see this car...

OrangeVirus1
04-01-2013, 04:19 PM
Not worth the time been offer a lot more but talkin to someone know about. Trade plus cash for a 350z stock

and I call bullshit.


OP HOW DID YOU BLOW YOUR ENGINE????????

240boi115
04-01-2013, 04:22 PM
pics!!!! 30k?!?!?!? holy crap dude... did your stock sr20 swap cost 10k??? lol tax real high??? i read through this whole thread and cant see as to how you spent 30k on your car... only pics and a list of parts you havent told us about can solve this mystery..

OrangeVirus1
04-01-2013, 04:24 PM
No he had a custom blue printed SR20 bored to a 3.2 liter and Hand forged rods by a Japanese Samurai. With Adamantium pistons and a Titanium Crank.

All that.. on Godspeed Coil overs

Ziptietech
04-01-2013, 04:39 PM
No he had a custom blue printed SR20 bored to a 3.2 liter and Hand forged rods by a Japanese Samurai. With Adamantium pistons and a Titanium Crank.

All that.. on Godspeed Coil overs

Hahahahahhahaha

240boi115
04-01-2013, 04:41 PM
No he had a custom blue printed SR20 bored to a 3.2 liter and Hand forged rods by a Japanese Samurai. With Adamantium pistons and a Titanium Crank.

All that.. on Godspeed Coil overs

dude i had no idea....i mean i wouldve went with a 4.4 liter with added cylinders making it an inline 6 and run it at 756psi on a stock turbocharger....

fliprayzin240sx
04-01-2013, 04:46 PM
Never will post pics to many idiots chime in I know what I physically can get for my car cause ppl offer me cash for it all the time last one was 15k from a buddy that sees everytime I take it but I won't take it
Its not about the money I have enough and make enough just like the cars.

But I don't like all the bs talk and childish crap so I stick to myself and build what I like
Period. So ppl with the dumb comments just proves how stupid they truely are that's all

Shit, ask your buddy if he wants an S14 with an RB25 putting down 420whp for $15k. I just gotta take my brand new Fortune Auto coilovers, keep my Work Equips, slap some Godspeed coilovers and toss some XXR 521s on it.

240boi115
04-01-2013, 04:48 PM
true... if youre getting 15k as an offer save yourself the hassle from getting anything on here and take the damn offer...

S14jake
04-01-2013, 06:03 PM
he keeps saying money is no issue but then says i want to do xxx but i got to wait to see the cost.

I call bullshit for the simple fact that no one could get far enough in life to say 30k was no big deal with his speaking and typing abilities. Unless his dad is scarface and had sex with his sister....

I say april fools troll.....or....13 year old that like the fast and the furious

OrangeVirus1
04-01-2013, 06:13 PM
OP's Car..

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