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Old 30-11-2009, 08:09 PM
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i been looking at a 3dr that has had a engine rebuild 8k ago is it worth goin for ,,,how long does a yb go for till its ideal to rebuild it again providing you dont blow it yourself
Old 30-11-2009, 08:18 PM
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Depending on what power it's running you'd bloody hope it's still be okay after 8k if it was a proper rebuild and genuinely was 8k ago, strong engines the yb's, it's all the other 20 odd year old parts you'll need to look at!
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norris built it
Old 30-11-2009, 08:33 PM
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not of coronation street ,i mean norris motorsport
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depends how much power mate @ 500+ bhp it'll wear a lot quicker than stage 3.
Old 30-11-2009, 08:54 PM
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average stg 3 350 to 400 say
Old 30-11-2009, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by trevorcossie
not of coronation street ,i mean norris motorsport
Old 30-11-2009, 08:56 PM
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whether its 200 or 500bhp,it will depend on the abuse you give it trevor


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Old 30-11-2009, 08:58 PM
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Actually at 8k it should just be broken in and making maximum power. If it was setup right, run in right and has decent oil in it you can beat on it right away.
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Ooh now you've got me wondering.....i mean if norris off coronation street had built it i'd say go for it......but NMS, i just don't know now pmsl! Karl Norris has a good reputation so should be all good, give him a ring and ask him if he knows the car perhaps.
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Originally Posted by rstdave
Ooh now you've got me wondering.....i mean if norris off coronation street had built it i'd say go for it......but NMS, i just don't know now pmsl! Karl Norris has a good reputation so should be all good, give him a ring and ask him if he knows the car perhaps.

hi mate its a white 3dr on ebay for 7995
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Tiff's old one... wasnt it advertised on here too?
Old 30-11-2009, 09:14 PM
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Tiffs old car, that,s ALOT of car for the money imo, Karl & Ollie both know what they,re doing i,m sure it,ll be spot-on still....
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8k for tiffs old car? Fucking bargain!
Old 30-11-2009, 09:46 PM
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Yep bargin try and find a 3dr for that price and that good nick!
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The guy mentioned a top endy noise... but even if it requires a top end overhaul, at 8k I think its brilliant value.


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Old 30-11-2009, 09:49 PM
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I wouldnt buy ANY cossie and expect the engine not to need a rebuild.......I'd just pray it didnt!
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3 door done around 6.5k on a 500+bhp still seems to be ok although its a a lottery how long its going to last,at which point it will be getting broke
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