I still have my old shortblock with the crank and pistons still installed. About 49k miles on them.
If I get some time this week I can take pictures of it.
$450 + you cover shipping and you can have it
Sounds like you've got the mechanical weak spots cover. Only thing I would add is something for fueling. The stock fuel system is already pretty tapped out with a bigger turbo. Adding cams, which allows more air in, is gonna strain it even further.
Does it get louder with rpm and or different gears? Or is it constant?
Not to scare you, and Its kinda hard to tell, but it does sound like when my 4th and 3rd gear were on their last legs. It made a rattling like noise that got way louder when in the affected gear.
It was ok to drive in...
Selling my tien flex z coils w/ error cancellers for $700 + shipping. Willing to drive out about 30min from bowie MD area to meet local buyer.
Have about ~3500 miles on them. They have been off the car in storage for a couple of months so they're a bit dusty but otherwise in good condition
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I wouldnt recommend it unless you're prepared to replace the CVT down the line. Be it weeks or years.
If you do decide to go ahead with it, make sure your tuner limits torque to ~250.
Not trying to scare you off. Just gotta be prepared to pay to play with this platform