i have asked themif the engine is cooked and they keep tellin me they dunno and then they make up excuses but i think it is ..it just needs new pistons and manifold or somtin....i saw the new parts sittin in the car so im guessin its not fried ..it just needs new pistons and a manifold or header i couldnt tell wat this peice was..i didnt get a good look at it...but hopefully everything goes well , thanx