 Opinions needed: what to look for in a converted 6, I know what to look for on the tub, but the engine??? |
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| G e o r g e |
 Nov 3 2006, 07:54 PM
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Dr  Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None 
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And with that being said
what would a good price be for a running 2.7 conversion? (how can i tell if it is a 2.7?) less than 10? >9? >8? >7? >6? >5? and i know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) but i don't go look at it till tomorrow. |
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Nov 3 2006, 11:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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The tub needs to be in good shape, a hotrod 2.7 is not worth much in a rotted tub. Also I would imagine that they changes to 5 lug - what did they use? suspension up to par with the engine? another factor. If all the conversion parts are top notch and have a car with a great paintjob, but some bad cancer or a bent tub - you start over with some conversion parts. Paint, bodywork and rust repairs can rival an engine build in a hurry. I would approach the purchase if the engine didn't matter at first, like it didn't matter if it was a 4 or 6. Once the car passes the test then persue the engine swap to add to the price.
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Nov 3 2006, 11:37 PM
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Dr Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Nov 3 2006, 09:27 PM)  The tub needs to be in good shape, a hotrod 2.7 is not worth much in a rotted tub. Also I would imagine that they changes to 5 lug - what did they use? suspension up to par with the engine? another factor. If all the conversion parts are top notch and have a car with a great paintjob, but some bad cancer or a bent tub - you start over with some conversion parts. Paint, bodywork and rust repairs can rival an engine build in a hurry. I would approach the purchase if the engine didn't matter at first, like it didn't matter if it was a 4 or 6. Once the car passes the test then persue the engine swap to add to the price. i hear you on the tub, but if it was a stock 4 at 7k that needed tlc i wouldn't even think about looking at it. |
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George H. Opinions needed: what to look for in a converted 6 Nov 3 2006, 07:54 PM
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