Did you buy it, yet? For a grand, I'd go for it. Worst case scenario, it'll poop out and you could always part it. Sounds like a good flipper, too. I just picked up my second Raider two weeks ago for $2k. Rough idler with a 2.6 and no bouncy seat. Thinking about mobbing it through the winter and getting acquainted with the engine/trans until I can find another V6.

They say I'm crazy but I have a good time.