Guest magic dr.shoon Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I'm looking to buy a gz aerotop, but aside from being rare as rocking horse sh*t, to find one with a good history, in my budjet, and lowish miles is even harder! I was considering just buying one and if I have to, take a risk on the history of the car. But I would only be happy in doing this if I know that you can still get the engines (and other parts that are likley to go) brand new, that way I know the thing will last me another 150k at least, without having to take another risk in getting another second hand engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Sure you can. You can buy a shortblock fully assembled. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I had a brand new shortblock from Toyota a year or two ago! Great value for money too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomssupra Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 How much are these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 i would like to know how much to, wonder if steve manley can get them any cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 http://www.titanmotorsports.com/fatosh.html Or i think Dusty was doing them for £1695 delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 £1695!!! When I was looking for a new engine for my Rover coupe (VVC) they were talking almost £1800 for a rebuilt exchange engine! Mind you, I'm not massively up to date on engine replacement (even though I've paid to have engines replaced in 2 out of my 5 cars) What does it all include? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 £1695!!! What does it all include? Read the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I paid about £1400 two years ago, my mate worked at the parts distribution warehouse back then Seriously recommend having a reputable machining shop strip it and check everything. The quality was diabolical! I had a blocked oilway that hadnt been machined all the way through correctly! Also had shards of metal filings half hanging off the webs on the crank! WTF! Massive thread over on SF. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The quality was diabolical! I had a blocked oilway that hadnt been machined all the way through correctly! Also had shards of metal filings half hanging off the webs on the crank! WTF! I would hope this occurance is rare, but Titan do offer a checkup service before they ship the engine out to you in that link... and worth every penny IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest magic dr.shoon Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Excelent news!! Thanks! So as long as the chassis and framework is in good nick, everything else is still available and replaceable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Not rare no! You should also see some of the pictures i have! Many many people over on SF who have registered this problem with OEM shortblocks. Its was put to toyota a couple of years ago and they were not interested. Thats why titan do offer the service. Toyota wont admit there knocking out crap short blocks so we have no choice but to fork out the extra to get it checked. Scotty I would hope this occurance is rare, but Titan do offer a checkup service before they ship the engine out to you in that link... and worth every penny IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Not rare no! You should also see some of the pictures i have! Many many people over on SF who have registered this problem with OEM shortblocks. Its was put to toyota a couple of years ago and they were not interested. Thats why titan do offer the service. Toyota wont admit there knocking out crap short blocks so we have no choice but to fork out the extra to get it checked. Scotty Any chance you could post up some pics of your shortblock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 So if you had an NA for examply, would you have to buy the TT shortblock and then find a second hand TT upper part of the engine? If that makes sense heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xt3r Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Then you would need the turbos, ecu, wiring and a lot of other small bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 So if you had an NA for examply, would you have to buy the TT shortblock and then find a second hand TT upper part of the engine? If that makes sense heh would a TT lump use the same engine brackets as the N/A or will you have to make your own as I am considering doing this swap as the N/A engine is ugly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Where can i use to host the pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gamer Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Ah, whats a few metal shavings between friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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