That's what I always seem to run into. "Just had it done up!", "What all did they do to it?", "Everything", "Oh, like what?", "Everything". "So, there's a warranty then?", "Nah". Exactly, "Nah, no thanks". I don't trust the trans shops in my area, let alone the I buy, you fly swap meet mentality that abounds. Completely rebuilt, if your lucky; will consist of a bath, the easiest seals to change (maybe), friction & steels (maybe), & a band adjustment. I won't put any trans or engine in my car w/o a tear down inspection. If I'm going to go that far, I might as well rebuild. That way, I know it's done right, & everything has either been replaced, rebuilt, or at the very least, inspected & verified it's alright. Let's face it, not everyone has your best interest at heart. Once the swap meets over, they're gone. Good luck getting your money back! Really like that 440 6bbl on the engine stand at Summit Racing? At bare minimum, the heads are castings only. Popped off the valve cover breather & had a look inside, no valves, rockers, springs (obviously), nothing. Perfect $15,000 swap meet motor! Bet (if it has rods & pistons on the crank) it spins REAL easy! Right? I've yet to get screwed like that yet, but I try to be careful. Used Holley carbs, anyone? Won't buy them, they could be perfect, but then, they might not. I have the Holley that came off my "Dyno-tuned" 360 in my Imp when I got it. That thing is SOOO rich, you can't stand within 5' of the tailpipe, or it'll burn the eyes right out of your head! Looks brand new! Barely has any miles on it at all! I got 8 mpg on the highway, going the speed limit, as I had a bad HL (no digital dash unless I'd shut the headlights off, & use the 10 sec. or however long the courtesy lights are on) switch, so I set the cruise at the speed limit! That carb needs re-jetted, bare minimum. Might need a different secondary spring, power valve, who knows what else? But I could put it on the swap meet table with a $250 price tag & say it's only a year or two old, & it came off a running car! I'm not that person, but, they're sure out there. Evening news warns you about 'em every night!
