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Old 11-20-2007, 04:22 AM
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Default About to buy a used Saleen S/C

Ok Guys check this out im talking to the guy and this is what it is

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:RTQ:US:1123


now What else will I need to make this INstall on my 06 mustang GT AUTO

A New Engine Plenum,Injectors, Fuel Pump, Hoses...what else...and if you know the price please put it down for me..i have the money for this and im preetty close to doing it
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Old 11-20-2007, 04:44 AM
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It's missing the complete upper plenum or intake throat that the TB bolts to. You will need the idler pulleys, alternator bracket and pulley, intercooler (these get pricey) and misc parts. With the upper intake structure off I would question if it's had an intercooler leak or been on an engine that blew....In fact I would avoid it. You can get a new one for almost what you need to finish this one. Put in the price of a tune and your probably even
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Old 11-20-2007, 08:26 AM
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Plus, you always want to be carefull on ebay. There have been people on this forum who have been scammed.
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Old 11-20-2007, 09:48 AM
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It also looks to me like the vacuum actuator is damaged. Shouldn't there be a hose connection for a vacuum hose on that? It looks like just a hole with some rough platic edges on it..
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Old 11-20-2007, 10:02 AM
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Hrmm --- thought about it just to read your post BUT no! I would just buy it new and do it the right way -- IF you do get it then let us know how it all comes out & the parts you had to buy to complete the install. I wanna see if you exceed the price of it new
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Old 11-20-2007, 10:27 AM
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It also looks to me like the vacuum actuator is damaged. Shouldn't there be a hose connection for a vacuum hose on that? It looks like just a hole with some rough platic edges on it..
Good catch. That looks messed up. I would at least find out the availability of the parts to fix it. It would be terrible to buy it and then hear you couldn't buy the parts to fix it. It looks to me like they broke it taking it out of the car. It looks broke lose from the bracket and it should be pushing down against the screw at the bottom. If that doesn't work, no boost. Here's how it should look:



Also, I don't like that fact that they have it open. Why did they even do that unless there was a problem with it and they were trying to investigate? Looks like a $1900 headache to me... -Joe
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Old 11-20-2007, 11:21 AM
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+1 Avoid
Headache
Where to get the needed gaskets to put it back together.
And why is it apart?

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Old 11-20-2007, 11:23 AM
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I see a pattern of no's and bad ideas here --[8D]
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I see a pattern of no's and bad ideas here --[8D]
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Old 11-20-2007, 01:18 PM
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Too many negative reactions for you to fork out that kind of money. Sometimes its better to pay more in the beginning and have some kind of recourse. Sometimes in these types of deals you end up paying just as much for a new, if not more, and a world of headaches. Stick with new.
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