Value of a 2.2 long block in pieces, What to pay and what to look for? Options

[bigkensteele]

I was checking out CL today, and I found a '71 2.2 not too far away. From the pics, it looks like the carbs are included, but the motor is disassembled. They are asking $1000. I have never rebuilt a motor, so I don't know what to look for other than the obvious (hole in the side of the case, blue bearings, bent rods or push rods, etc.)

Assuming that I could talk the guy down to $700 - 800, would this be a decent deal if it looks rebuildable?

[BK911]

A 2.2T is a nice engine. Scoots an early 911 along pretty well so should be even better in a 914. Put in 2.4 crank and rods and you have a VERY nice street engine with a nice flat torque curve. About the same compression as a 2.4S but more street friendly cams. Throw in some E cams and WOW!!

I was under the impression you couldn't use the E or S cam with the T pistons without valve interference. Throw in the 2.4 crank and it would bring the piston even closer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

If the E cams work without machining the pistons I'll throw them in my 2.4T. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Yes the pistons sometimes need to be machined. Sometimes the lower skirt needs some tweaking when putting 2.2 pistons on a 2.4 crank, and sometimes the valve pockets need massaging installing E cams with T pistons. Sometimes they will bolt right on. No matter what anybody says, you should always verify.

2.2 and 2.4 cranks will have the same deck heights. Material was removed off the "top" of the crank to give the extra stroke, so the pistons retracts further into the case. Not closer to the heads.