2.7 case guru, save/scrap Options

[930cabman]

We are attempting fitting a 2.7 into our 1974 rustout hulk but have come across another hurtle. I have had a 2.7 kicking around for awhile and "assumed" we could go through it with new bearings/rings/..... and have a nice power plant. Not so quick there. The head stud issue is well known and I recently found when the magnesium cases are disassembled the crankshaft bores no longer return to a round/aligned condition.

I want to believe someone out there can get these magnesium cases in serviceable condition with good crank bores and good head stud bores.

thanks

[brant]

The machine work on a mag case adds 3k to the rebuild over an aluminum case

Thus should be calculated into the comparison to a 3.0/3.2 motor
Lots of places can do this work
But machine work is a paid skill

[930cabman]

The machine work on a mag case adds 3k to the rebuild over an aluminum case

Thus should be calculated into the comparison to a 3.0/3.2 motor
Lots of places can do this work
But machine work is a paid skill

Exactly, why would we invest in a magnesium case when a 3.0 aluminum case appears more durable. Anybody have an extra 3.0 case in their back pocket.
thanks always

[Superhawk996]

Exactly, why would we invest in a magnesium case when a 3.0 aluminum case appears more durable. Anybody have an extra 3.0 case in their back pocket.
thanks always

All depends what you want.

For me it's light weight and a period correct engine. Personally, I'm not interested in 3.x engines.

For anyone reading, please feel free to send me your "scrap" mag cases. I'll even pay for the shipping (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)