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Would building a 2.7/6 engine on spec be worth it?, Just thinking about next winters projects |
Mark Henry |
Mar 8 2017, 09:04 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I have a good 2.7 core, good case, std crank, good heads that are half done on rebuild and some new parts already.
Would it be worth building as an on spec (for sale) rebuilt engine? It would be done right, likely mild performance with JE pistons, replated cylinders, new valves and cams. I can even twin plug it. What about turnkey? I have a fan, cooler, shroud, etc. and I might update my 914 intake so I could even do webers. What would it be worth? Should I do stock or mild performance? Long block or turn key? I've tried selling as a core a couple years ago, but no one was interested except for a couple of lowballers. Now /6 prices are going up and up, but the 2.7 still seems to be considered the bastard child. Not fishing for a sale, too busy to do this right now, just wondering if it's worth doing on spec. |
JmuRiz |
Mar 8 2017, 09:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Tough question, I know a stock 2.7 that's running well with CIS and a cam upgrade is supposed to be cool. Would probably be cheapest too.
Going P/Cs, hotter cams and carbs cost a lot, but may be more desirable to a larger base of customers. I was going to just do a cam swap on mine until we dug deeper and found issues. The thought of a spare for the 3.0 is probably the best bet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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