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Need help deciding
I have the opportunity of buying this:
1. how long will a rebuilt motor like this last?
2. Is this woth $10,000?
1996 Ford Bronco,5.8 Windsor Kenne Bell super charger,138,000 miles,rebuilt at 90,000 for super charger,brand new 6 inch lift,32 inch BFG'S,detroit locker,4:10 ratio,lot's of low end torque,2 door,8 cylinder,automatic,4x4,ac,cc,ps,pw,tinted glass,am/fm cd changer with removable face,pioneer speakers,alloy wheels,power doors and mirrors,never been 4 wheeling,always garaged
I just have some questions-1. how long will a rebuilt motor like this last?
2. Is this woth $10,000?
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i would say 7500-8500 at most. the kennebell is an awesome charger and its on the best motor it could be on so thats a plus. How well the motor was put together might be a different story. also what kinda of tuning has been done to allow the SC to run properly on that motor with out running lean etc.. strange that it has a 6" lift and only 32's but that is easily cured. the 4.10's probably came stock on this bronco so i dont think he can ask additional moneys for that. can you post some pics, how clean is the body and interior? any rust , have you driven it yet?
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Hopefully he didn't beat the heck out of it and pieced it back together and is trying to get rid of it before it blows again!! Usually when someone builds up like this they drive it pretty hard!! You could be better off just building your own up!! If he doesn't have the receipts for the motor internals I would be a bit leary! Find a Bronco without a motor get a built crate motor and you can always add a sc or nitrous if it doesn't have power enough for you!! You really need low rpm torque for 4wd unless your doing desert racing!! Not telling you to not get it, just giving you something to think about!! High rpm motors break things off road!! Not to mention you will have to run high octane all the time with that Super charger, but with No2 you can get away without it!
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alright thanks alot guys. its actually my cousins and he bought it previously with everything built already. I know he never takes it off road so it really hasnt been worn. the thing im worried about is gas expense. it being rebuilt at 90,000 does that mean its got 48,000 miles on it?
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the fact it was rebuilt so early in my life makes me think that the engine/computer are not tuned properly to run the blower which not only will cause bad mpg but possible failure again. I would take it down to a speed/dyno shop and have them check it out first.
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With the power you will want to run it hard so it will eat gas and high octane gas at that!! But heck might as well use it up while it is cheap!! It is going to get more expensive so this may be your last chance to own a true high performance vehicle and really run it like it is meant to be run!! Just something to think about, someday sooner than all of us think it is going to be $5.00 and up a gallon and we'll be loping off half of our cylinders and converting our front axles to run off electric motors or something crazy!! I have been contemplating running my front axle off electric so when I go hunting I could sneak down the trail, instead of scaring everything for two miles with my glass packs!! My vote is to get it if it means you are getting rid of the cavalier (jeez I can't believe i wrote that word)
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depends on what it is. lots of things to look at, mileage, condition of the front end, interior and body. is there lots of rust, engine leaks etc.. Personally i wouldnt pay over 4k for any bronco anymore. there are lots available and because of that makes it easier for the buyer to talk a guy down. why pay more then you have to.
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id pay 9 or 10 if i had it!!!!!!!!!!!! i will pay whatever it takes for broncos. I love them, and to have all that stuff already done, and it never being offroad, id say its time to start a new chapter in that truck's life! and as far as the gas is concerned, HELL YA its worth it! goodluck man
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My question would be about rebuilt at 90,000 for super charger.
Was it rebuilt because of abuse and engine worn out or because he wanted more power? Either way I would not expect normal life from engine nor from the drive train. Vehicles are bought because people want them. If you want it you will buy it.
Was it rebuilt because of abuse and engine worn out or because he wanted more power? Either way I would not expect normal life from engine nor from the drive train. Vehicles are bought because people want them. If you want it you will buy it.