Subject	I use Tiger in Canada.
Posted by	TriniTT on September 27, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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In Reply To	What about buying tips? You've been successful, so posted by zellamay on September 27, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Message	There have been many mixed reviews about them, but you have to realize you're buying a twin turbo engine for $1200 shipped, and it came packed in a nasty crate on a boat across the Pacific. Most of the opinions I've read come from people who are too ignorant or stubborn to replace the important parts before installation. If we were talking about the equivalent engine for Honda you'd be looking at over $4k shipped, and it's half the size and weight. Replacing all the tidbits adds up, but you're building it to the condition to run with minimal maintenance for at least 60k miles. The most important tip is what I mentioned originally, strip the motor to the long block and replace everything. That way, you know it's done right, and if there's an issue you'll likely have an idea where it's coming from because you put it together. The bonus is, you can paint/polish/clean and add any engine bay scheme you want with immense ease. Cheers, JBrobst "A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." George Bernard Shaw
Follow Ups	I have a 96tt with a bad engine. Engine swap question - loan z'er 22:12:25 09/26/12 I'd consider fixing it, depending on miles and condition. - zellamay 01:28:43 09/27/12 Re: I'd consider fixing it, depending on miles and condition. - Medallion Man 03:10:15 09/27/12 Only one way to tell, remove the heads. (n/m) - njz 06:35:33 09/27/12 Re: I'd consider fixing it, depending on miles and condition. - loan z'er 07:11:22 09/27/12 Re: I have a 96tt with a bad engine. Engine swap question - loan z'er 07:13:51 09/27/12 You'll spend a fortune on Turbos and replacement parts - johnnysombrero 09:56:04 09/27/12 I would suggest a used engine - boostlv 11:31:28 09/27/12 Just because you had a bad experience doesnt mean he will - z-u-later 21:45:18 09/28/12 I use jdm engines in my swaps. - TriniTT 11:51:28 09/27/12 What about buying tips? You've been successful, so - zellamay 12:48:34 09/27/12 I use Tiger in Canada. - TriniTT 14:52:20 09/27/12 2nd. (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 14:02:23 09/28/12 IMO, jdm engines are not worth the risk, unless you have - zellamay 12:41:15 09/27/12 Re: I have a 96tt with a bad engine. Engine swap question - mapsz32 16:40:51 09/27/12
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