Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor

Re: Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor (charliemr2)

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 21:21:42 GMT

got one in melbourne $300.00
Cheers Charlie 0411288027

Re: Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor (Road and Track)

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 07:36:38 GMT

i have a known good running gen 2 engine. i took it out of a car to fit a BEAMS. best to phone me for details and i'll go look over it while you are on the phone

Re: Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor (Gatesys SW20)

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 06:43:10 GMT

Yeah that's what I'm thinking tree

But I will not be buying another go fast car/fun car

Not real interested in a turbo

My current situation is this: girlfriend

That is all..

So at this point a exact same engine
Make sure all is working good, throw a vrs kit at it
Build the head like I had wanted to
Depending how many kms and if money is an option
New rings and bearings. That's the main plan
I just want to do this once and if it's going to cost a little extra to make sure it's done right thank so be it

I'd hate to have to pull it out again because I skimped on something.

Re: Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor (Tree)

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:38:45 GMT

If the engine is really bad as you said, just replace it with identical one. Most economical lol for ~1 year til full licence.
But if you insist I would rather Beams>rebuild/internal upgrade because you will spend about the same DIY-ing.

I have a feeling once you crack open your engine there may be unforeseen contingencies...

Re: Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor (Gatesys SW20)

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:00:46 GMT

Just rather do it once and do it properly.

Rather than fix an already average engine.
Just really had enough of this engine tbh.

Re: Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor (Gatesys SW20)

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:59:54 GMT

One of those oil leaks involves head coming off to fix the head gasket leaking oil
Cam and cranks seals are pissing oil by the looks
I have had enough of this engine
It woul cost me more time and money and without a car rather than
Keep topping it up with oil by a decent engine, rebuild and throw a vrs kit at it over a month or so than drop it in over a weekend
Get a blue slip etc
And I'll have a basically near new engine
For near the same cost

At this rate to fix the oil leaks
Head off and recondition 1000-2200 if I put cams in etc
Cam and crank seals- 600$
Sump seal- 350$
Oil pumps leaking
Rocker cover again
Has a fair amount of blow by

Another engine
500-1000$
Head rebuild with cams and full vrs 1500$
Rings and bearings 650$
I'll do all the labour
With mechanic
New acc belts and water pump 200$
Job done.

Re: Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor (Mrskylighter)

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:51:55 GMT

Honda K20 swap! :)

Why will your current motor only last a few months? The compression numbers looked even.

Just fix the oil leaks?

Re: Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor (Gatesys SW20)

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:24:46 GMT

Wish I could
However
The money I can't afford to go beams :/
And I don't think my engine will last untill I can afford to
I need to get this sorted within a few months

Re: Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor (just_ace)

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 19:15:57 GMT

Go beams!

Wtb: gen 2 3sge motor (Gatesys SW20)

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:35:20 GMT

Hi guys
So upon inspecting my car today testing some sensors etc
I noticed I have oil pissing out in a lot more places than I first thought
So instead if spend 2.5k building a very good head with cams etc

I think I should cut my losses and purchase a lower km engine and rebuild it with forged internals
And cams etc

I will be doing this myself with the help if a few tradesman mechanics

I want to keep the cost of an engine low
I don't want a **** box tho

Let me know what you guys have

Even if you have an immaculate engine I would consider.
P.s I don't want to turbo it
I'm happy with my na as it is also I'm a year and a bit away from open licence
Thanks guys
Ethan