Buying a car w/juice
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Buying a car w/juice Hey all,
Im going to look at a 11 sec car tomorrow. 2000 SS with bolt-ons, and full nitrous set up. The owner claims everything was done by a reputable speed shop and that all parts are top of the line. He's spraying a 150 wet shot, and has full exhaust, full intake, and the the rest of the usual bolt-ons. I will be using this car for a daily driver and just had a few questions for everyone. First, what sort of red flags should I be looking for when I drive this car?
Second,with a 6-speed what kind of gas mileage can I expect from a set up like this?
Would the stock bottom end be able to handle this size shot? Also, what starts happening to these motors after a lot of spray? And lastly, I know the rears are notoriously weak on these cars, so would I be asking for trouble with the 150 shot and the Nitto DR's in the back?
Thanks for your help
Im going to look at a 11 sec car tomorrow. 2000 SS with bolt-ons, and full nitrous set up. The owner claims everything was done by a reputable speed shop and that all parts are top of the line. He's spraying a 150 wet shot, and has full exhaust, full intake, and the the rest of the usual bolt-ons. I will be using this car for a daily driver and just had a few questions for everyone. First, what sort of red flags should I be looking for when I drive this car?
Second,with a 6-speed what kind of gas mileage can I expect from a set up like this?
Would the stock bottom end be able to handle this size shot? Also, what starts happening to these motors after a lot of spray? And lastly, I know the rears are notoriously weak on these cars, so would I be asking for trouble with the 150 shot and the Nitto DR's in the back?
Thanks for your help
Stock bottom end can handle it if its setup right.
Things to look for...good oil pressure. Be sure to let the car warm up COMPLETELY. Note the cold oil pressure VS the hot oil pressure.
If your serious about buying really a mechanic should do a leak down test on all cylinders to get a hint if there are any issues. Thats about the only way to gauge an engines wear level. That and oil pressure.
You can also take the oil cap off while its idling and see if there is a choo choo train effect. A single puff that indicates blow by of some type.
You could also pull a plug or two to inspect.
Im sure theres more...but thats all I can think of right now.
Things to look for...good oil pressure. Be sure to let the car warm up COMPLETELY. Note the cold oil pressure VS the hot oil pressure.
If your serious about buying really a mechanic should do a leak down test on all cylinders to get a hint if there are any issues. Thats about the only way to gauge an engines wear level. That and oil pressure.
You can also take the oil cap off while its idling and see if there is a choo choo train effect. A single puff that indicates blow by of some type.
You could also pull a plug or two to inspect.
Im sure theres more...but thats all I can think of right now.
Originally Posted by Parrothead497
Hey all,
Im going to look at a 11 sec car tomorrow. 2000 SS with bolt-ons, and full nitrous set up. The owner claims everything was done by a reputable speed shop and that all parts are top of the line. He's spraying a 150 wet shot, and has full exhaust, full intake, and the the rest of the usual bolt-ons. I will be using this car for a daily driver and just had a few questions for everyone. First, what sort of red flags should I be looking for when I drive this car?
Second,with a 6-speed what kind of gas mileage can I expect from a set up like this?
Would the stock bottom end be able to handle this size shot? Also, what starts happening to these motors after a lot of spray? And lastly, I know the rears are notoriously weak on these cars, so would I be asking for trouble with the 150 shot and the Nitto DR's in the back?
Thanks for your help
Im going to look at a 11 sec car tomorrow. 2000 SS with bolt-ons, and full nitrous set up. The owner claims everything was done by a reputable speed shop and that all parts are top of the line. He's spraying a 150 wet shot, and has full exhaust, full intake, and the the rest of the usual bolt-ons. I will be using this car for a daily driver and just had a few questions for everyone. First, what sort of red flags should I be looking for when I drive this car?
Second,with a 6-speed what kind of gas mileage can I expect from a set up like this?
Would the stock bottom end be able to handle this size shot? Also, what starts happening to these motors after a lot of spray? And lastly, I know the rears are notoriously weak on these cars, so would I be asking for trouble with the 150 shot and the Nitto DR's in the back?
Thanks for your help
ya, if everything is done right, it should be good.
ask to see receipts of the work done at his "speed shop" if you dont do work yourself and have a shop do it, you should keep the receipts.
i would check the plugs and do a compression check. if the car was done right, it should be in good shape
ask to see receipts of the work done at his "speed shop" if you dont do work yourself and have a shop do it, you should keep the receipts.
i would check the plugs and do a compression check. if the car was done right, it should be in good shape
did the guy tell you the name of the shop that did the work? does he have receipts? if so, is it a shop anybody has ever heard of? why is he selling it? does the N2O system have a window switch or anything?
