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What do you think? - 7/9/2008 12:03:15 PM

reggieccrgto

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The pretty VR4 you see at the bottom of the screen is dead sitting in my back yard. Now a little history on it, 1992 VR4 bought it and converted. Had a top end rebuild and the 2nd gear is grinding. acouple months ago I heard a ticking thought it wa a lifter ended up being a bent valve.

So here is my question. Should I hang in and replace the valves? Or should I dump the engine and tranny and start a new?

P.S. I have the money of a college student.

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RE: What do you think? - 7/13/2008 1:06:19 PM

underpressure2003

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If you have the money for the engine and tranny I say drop a new engine and tranny cant go wrong with that. But good luck

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RE: What do you think? - 7/13/2008 2:34:32 PM

EMC 3000GT

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Money of a college student doesn''t usually equate to $5000 laying around.

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Put it on I-15 heading into Vegas, engage the cruise control at barely subsonic speeds, and no weather condition short of a chain reaction ignition of the atmosphere will keep it from getting there.

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RE: What do you think? - 7/13/2008 3:16:47 PM

Girly VR4

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just swap on a set of new heads. If you''re mechanically inclinde, do it yourself.

And just have the trans repaired by a reputable 3/S shop. Your profile says you''re in Cali? Not sure how far you are, but a friend of mine is one of the mechanics over at GT Pro, and he''s real good. They don''t have the greatest reputation over the years, but I can vouch for that one mechanic, at the very least. Bring it there to get fixed if you can. And pray it doesn''t cost you $5k.

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RE: What do you think? - 7/14/2008 11:35:10 AM

reggieccrgto

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I can fix it myself but Im deploying to the desert for a couple of months. Saving some money we will see. Im starting to lean towards fixing it my self.

Thanx for the response.

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RE: What do you think? - 7/28/2008 11:50:46 AM

EMC 3000GT

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I can help you save money....

wanna sell the combat wing?

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Put it on I-15 heading into Vegas, engage the cruise control at barely subsonic speeds, and no weather condition short of a chain reaction ignition of the atmosphere will keep it from getting there.

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RE: What do you think? - 7/30/2008 4:47:51 PM

reggieccrgto

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do you mean my 1999 OEM VR4 wing?..............

ARE YOU OUT OF YOR MIND?

dont ask me such questions.

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RE: What do you think? - 8/6/2008 3:11:31 PM

EMC 3000GT

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Just saying I''d offer a good price ;)

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RE: What do you think? - 8/7/2008 7:00:14 PM

BrianWSNC

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http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/TTB2000/Brian%20Brown/3000%20GT/IMG_1531.jpg

**Link placed because pic is huge.**

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