2.7 /6 Core Engine, How bad can it be? |
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2.7 /6 Core Engine, How bad can it be? |
Todd Enlund |
Mar 12 2008, 12:03 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm looking for an engine for my car. I'm considering a 2.7 /6 conversion. The 2.7, despite it's possible problems, looks like it would be far less expensive than a 3.0 or later /6.
Problem is, I know very little about them. I know that they are notorious for pulled head studs. I know that the tensioner upgrade and turbo cam covers are desirable. Worst case, what am I looking at if I purchase a core sight unseen? Is it scrap? How much does machine work typically cost to rebuild a 2.7? Time-serts? My other options are a 2270 or a Subie. The Subie kills any chance of competitive racing, but the reliability looks promising. The 2270 would be in the distant future, as I don't have the funds for a complete engine right now. I figure I could build a 2.7/6 over time and fund it as I go step by step. Might take years. Any advice on the 2.7 option? |
GeorgeRud |
Mar 12 2008, 04:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Wayne Dempsey's book is all about rebuilding a 2.7, with pictures to boot, so I wouldn't be afraid of it. All these 3.0 and 3.2 engines out there are also considered old, so they should at least have a top end overhaul, which also isn't cheap.
I've had a 2.7 that we rebuilt over ten years ago, and it's still going strong. the trick seems to be to do all the right steps outlined in the book, and it will live. If a good 3.2 comes along, the Motronic is happier with today's gas than the old Webers are. |
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