Checking out a 99 b4 with single turbo conversion - anything to look out for?

[somewebguy]

Hi Guys,

Ill be checking out a 99 b4 sedan with a single turbo conversion and few others mods running on a v5 sti ecu tomorrow. Seems to be in great condition and seems to have been owned by someone who obviously cared about the car. Im new to Subaru's and its been a while since I owned a modded car.

When I go to check this thing out what sort of gotcha things should I keep an eye out for? The car is currently unrego'd but will be rego'd upon sale by the seller. Unfortunately this makes test driving not possible at the time.

Anyone free tomorrow in Christchurch who wants to come along who knows more than I do feel free to msg me. If you are looking for compensation for your time feel free to discuss it with me.

Thanks

[4G63B8]

whats the mileage on the car? best thing is to check the compression on the motor for piece of mind, has the car got a boost controller in it? and if it was tuned or not, check for any engine knock and any obvious dash lights, if he has a boost gauge check for spikes as well,

All the best if you go through with it....

I had done a single conversion on my B4 but did a complete engine swap, the car was awesome to drive with single turbo.

[slystiguy]

Check it drives properly and isn't running wastegate or something(should be 15psi+), check the CEL actually works and isn't blanked off. Check rocker covers for leaks, check coolant condition, make sure it's not pushing coolant out of the overflow or exhaust (white smoke).

You really need to drive it hard for a good 10-20mins to know what condition the engines is in... Has to be checked, some head gaskets leaks can be fine around town and daily driving but the minute you go for a actual boost on the hills or something it leaks.

TBH if you don't know what to look for just pay the $150 and get it checked by a company e.g compression tested and TK test. $150 spent now could save you 3k on a engine rebuild later. Why risk it

[Joker]

start it dead cold listen for noises, pretty sure you might get away with a fang around the block (let them drive maybe)

[pedro]

If the car looks tidy and you are keen tell the seller you will buy it pending a test drive after he has put a new wof and 12 months rego on it..

Then you can go for a decent blast up some steep hills etc and check clutch and overheating and suspension and steering and funny noises etc..

Dont buy it with out doing this..

[B4 I was 250T]

Hey man, I'm in Chch and I have a B4. I might be able to come have a look depending when you want to do it. I don't know a lot about single turbos but I have had my B4 for 5 years so I might be of some help? Hit me back if ya want.