Every once in a while an amazing deal on a sought-after muscle car engine comes up. More often than not, that great price is the result of major wear, damage, or a simple lack of knowledge on the seller’s end.
One good example is this 455ci Pontiac engine purchased by Mad Scientist Garage for a ’75 Firebird. While the seller was very honest and the price was great for that long block of any condition, it turned out to be a rebuilt engine that was very poorly cared for…
Luckily for this engine, it’s well worth rebuilding and got sent off to Butler Performance Group to get checked and machined by some Pontiac and LS engine experts.
For those on a strict budget or limited means of reassembling themselves, buying used can be a little more tricky. Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed engine instead of a good deal:
While this isn’t a foolproof plan to catch all issues, taking 5 minutes to check the basics will prevent most major headaches and bad deals. At the end of the day, taking a few wrenches and trusting your gut might be the difference between a build engine or a boat anchor getting bought for the next project car.
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