Would building a 2.7/6 engine on spec be worth it?, Just thinking about next winters projects |
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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. |
11tenths |
Mar 8 2017, 04:57 PM
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Ve get too soon old, und too late schmart Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 11-October 12 From: Islip, Long Island, NY Member No.: 15,026 Region Association: North East States |
Mr. Henry, Sir-
I sold my 3.2 Carrera because with stock injection it sounded more like an Airboat than a sportscar. Bought a carb'd 914/6 conv with a built 2.7 that gave me goosebumps and an uncontrollable grin every time I fired it up. It just crackled. Certain engine combos just hit it. I bet if you built up that motor your way, put it on a dyno and did a video with GOOD audio, the sound alone would sell it. - Harry |
Bgyglfr |
Mar 8 2017, 05:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 6-December 14 From: Springfield IL Member No.: 18,191 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Mr. Henry, Sir- I sold my 3.2 Carrera because with stock injection it sounded more like an Airboat than a sportscar. Bought a carb'd 914/6 conv with a built 2.7 that gave me goosebumps and an uncontrollable grin every time I fired it up. It just crackled. Certain engine combos just hit it. I bet if you built up that motor your way, put it on a dyno and did a video with GOOD audio, the sound alone would sell it. - Harry I agree. I never really like the motrinic cars. They just don't have the throttle response of the earlier cars. Even CIS cars seem better to me. That said, I've never driven one that had the chip done. |
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