Joel's second EVO.... This time its an 8 and the story is NOT so gr8
WE DID NOT BUILD THE CAR.
We had the engine brought to us a yr ago after it ingested a Tbody screw. We rebuilt it and gave it back to the owner.
We dynod the car and it made good hp (500 on pump but we stopped due to the fact it only had a single walbro), and seemed ok, there was no oil leaking on the dyno.
This was a Year ago, so alot could have happened in a yr.
The new owner seems to be mechanically inclined and at 20k it wasn't a bad deal, I am sure the car will be better than ever in no time and up to his standard. As far as the engine there is no warranty but if he needs anything we will be more than happy to offer our services. I have already contacted him privately and given him the history of the car as I know it so he knows what we know.
Used cars...................
Sean
We had the engine brought to us a yr ago after it ingested a Tbody screw. We rebuilt it and gave it back to the owner.
We dynod the car and it made good hp (500 on pump but we stopped due to the fact it only had a single walbro), and seemed ok, there was no oil leaking on the dyno.
This was a Year ago, so alot could have happened in a yr.
The new owner seems to be mechanically inclined and at 20k it wasn't a bad deal, I am sure the car will be better than ever in no time and up to his standard. As far as the engine there is no warranty but if he needs anything we will be more than happy to offer our services. I have already contacted him privately and given him the history of the car as I know it so he knows what we know.
Used cars...................
Sean
Last edited by Sean@Iveytune; Nov 27, 2009 at 08:34 PM.
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Wow that's a Shame. Anytime your buying a car like a Evo stock or modified like this your should always bring someone with you who has expierience in building and tuning these cars.... At the price it sold for that says a lot. Like the owner knew the problem was there, but was inclined to sell the car and perhaps he didn't really care.
Last edited by oneofakindtrini; Nov 29, 2009 at 06:28 AM.
Take a look at post #9.
Last edited by joel(PA); Nov 28, 2009 at 06:23 AM.
Yeah no where did we say that Ivery is responsable in fact we said the opposite and figured this was not Ivey's work.....
What's up guys don't try to start a pissing match for no reason. The fact's are we need to completely re-do this car and it's the owner's lack of attention to detail and overall consideration for doing something right and not just making it work whether it is safe or not.
What's up guys don't try to start a pissing match for no reason. The fact's are we need to completely re-do this car and it's the owner's lack of attention to detail and overall consideration for doing something right and not just making it work whether it is safe or not.
that sucks man but when you buy a car especially an evo you have to crawl under that thing and check everything.if this is your 2nd evo you should have known this and how people are with them.if you would have simply put the car up on a lift and looked under it you would have seen the poor build quality and probaly NOT bought the car and be in the headaches you are having now.it amazing how people are saying go after the owner etc when it the buyer's responcibility to make sure hes making the right decision.im in no way attacking the op but i hate seeing people ripped off especially when they could prevent it,it not like he bought the car over the net.goodluck with the build you look like you are on the right path and know wat you are doing......
thats directed to all the people saying stuff about ivey and his work, like ivey sold you the car. im just taking up for the dude
that sucks man but when you buy a car especially an evo you have to crawl under that thing and check everything.if this is your 2nd evo you should have known this and how people are with them.if you would have simply put the car up on a lift and looked under it you would have seen the poor build quality and probaly NOT bought the car and be in the headaches you are having now.it amazing how people are saying go after the owner etc when it the buyer's responcibility to make sure hes making the right decision.im in no way attacking the op but i hate seeing people ripped off especially when they could prevent it,it not like he bought the car over the net.goodluck with the build you look like you are on the right path and know wat you are doing......
That's what happens when you trust someone....
I pulled the motor today.
Who would have thought another suprise!
NO A/C! good thing the seller disclosed that as well!
apparently he just yanked the lines when he pulled the motor and let the freon go into the atmosphere. this bolt was finger tight.
Car is so clean LOL (while crying inside)... this is the oil down over the back of the block like i said earlier, you can see it really well now.
regrets.
Who would have thought another suprise!
NO A/C! good thing the seller disclosed that as well!
apparently he just yanked the lines when he pulled the motor and let the freon go into the atmosphere. this bolt was finger tight.
Car is so clean LOL (while crying inside)... this is the oil down over the back of the block like i said earlier, you can see it really well now.
regrets.
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unfortunately caveat emptor,buyer beware. it is a used and modified evo and whatever price was settled on and you assumed everything should be good, you cannot do anything about it. always check when buying used evo's. GL with the build.