franky
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 12:56 PM |
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Does anyone keep a spare engine?
I've got the chance of a spare engine/box complete for a very good price, a 3.2 evo m3(mines a3.0). Would it make sense to get it as a spare?
It means if/when mine goes bang I've a good motor to put in which you could class as an upgrade in the future too..... Who else keeps a spare,
is it worth doing?
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MikeR
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 12:57 PM |
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Spare - no.
Spares - yes 
(spare crossflow built up, spare crossflow in bits, spare zetec for the upgrade at some point)
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vtecmike
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 12:58 PM |
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well if you dont want it you could always sell it to me as for im after 1 
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MK9R
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 01:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by franky
I've got the chance of a spare engine/box complete for a very good price, a 3.2 evo m3(mines a3.0). Would it make sense to get it as a spare?
It means if/when mine goes bang I've a good motor to put in which you could class as an upgrade in the future too..... Who else keeps a spare,
is it worth doing?
I carry one in my bus to all race meetings
Cheers Austen
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adithorp
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 01:32 PM |
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I haven't got one but if I got the chance of one at the right price then I would.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 01:33 PM |
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If you have the cash and the space...
Both highly desirable assets, I would say go for it.
At the moment I have two engines, and I´m trying to sell one, but the people interested on my second one wont pay much, so for the time being, I´m
keeping it as it is worth a lot more just in spares say injectors, MAF sensor, throttle body, crankshaft, rods, oil pump, HEADS!!, etc.
HTH
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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mcerd1
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 01:45 PM |
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I've got a spare pinto which i'm keeping for now (in strait off the donor condition) but its only worth a couple of ££ and is useful for
stopping other things blowing / floating away 
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BenB
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 01:49 PM |
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I've got a spare engine. I suspect it might be scrap but it sits in the corner of my garage feeling sorry for itself. At some point I've
going to get one of those mini USB scopes and stick it down the plug holes to see what it's like inside....
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TimC
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 01:57 PM |
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What are the chances of the 3.0 M-engine going bang? Surely low assuming its installed correctly?
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Andy D
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 02:11 PM |
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The Honda touring car team have two spares apparently.. drool drool... 
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franky
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 02:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TimC
What are the chances of the 3.0 M-engine going bang? Surely low assuming its installed correctly?
my current one has a few miles under it's belt, they do have a few issues if over revved and mines been mapped to rev to 8200rpm. My lump blown
is worth the same as the one I can get, give or take! I was also thinking of all the spare sensors/itb's/injectors etc too.
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spdpug98
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 02:25 PM |
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If one came up at the right money I would buy it and keep as a spare, when I used to race my old Pug 205 I had more engines/bits than I knew what to
do with
My Blog: http://spdpug98.wordpress.com/
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 02:33 PM |
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A 'Busa engine came up on eBay at the right price a while back so I am the proud owner of a spare engine in case of any mishaps!
[Edited on 28/7/10 by sucksqueezebangblow]
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow © 
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big_wasa
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 03:10 PM |
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I often get a spare then flog it. Still with a zetec there not to hard to come by
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Fred W B
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 03:11 PM |
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It's a old rule of racing, they only way to guarentee you won't need a spare at a race is to have it with you!
But then some bugger will always need to borrow it off you, so you are assured of beers in the pub after.
Cheers
Fred W B
[Edited on 28/7/10 by Fred W B]
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 04:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by spdpug98
If one came up at the right money I would buy it and keep as a spare, when I used to race my old Pug 205 I had more engines/bits than I knew what to
do with
I have an entire 205 XS in bits in my garage, being able to pick them up for £50 with a dead clutch or siezed beam doesn't help  I just cant
control my hoarding!
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spdpug98
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 04:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by phelpsa
quote:
Originally posted by spdpug98
If one came up at the right money I would buy it and keep as a spare, when I used to race my old Pug 205 I had more engines/bits than I knew what to
do with
I have an entire 205 XS in bits in my garage, being able to pick them up for £50 with a dead clutch or siezed beam doesn't help I just cant
control my hoarding!
That takes me back, when I was racing the Pug I also had a road 205 GTI and the MrsSpdug98 has a 205XS. Everytime you gave her XS a blast the carb
jets would always block up, then once you cleaned them out is was fine again for a few weeks.
I kept the sockets and screw drivers in the glove box ready to whip them out and fix it, had it down to a fine art
My Blog: http://spdpug98.wordpress.com/
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snapper
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 04:59 PM |
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You can't have enough spares.
I have 3 engines, 1 in, 1 being rebuilt/upgraded and one to be repaired.
2 gearbox's
4 diffs
Just need another chassis now
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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franky
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 05:57 PM |
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Think i'll have to get it Just got to work out how to get the money for it!!
Having done the maths its worth it and it'll help with wiring up my current motor too!
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bi22le
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 07:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy D
The Honda touring car team have two spares apparently.. drool drool...
One of them could do with 'falling' off of that lorry. Ill have one if that happens . . . .
. . . Greedy bu&&ers!!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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perksy
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 06:59 PM |
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Have a spare XE sat in bits that's been sat in the garage for 4 years
So far, i've rebuilt the head....
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 02:07 PM |
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Yep always had a spare standard engine ready. When I came to sell my car I sold the modified engine and then sold the car with the standard engine
fitted. Got more money that way.
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franky
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 05:27 PM |
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I have a spare motor now might pop it in the winter after my first summer on the road Its nice have a spare 321bhp lump in the garage.
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