2.7 /6 Core Engine, How bad can it be? |
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2.7 /6 Core Engine, How bad can it be? |
Todd Enlund |
Mar 12 2008, 12:03 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm looking for an engine for my car. I'm considering a 2.7 /6 conversion. The 2.7, despite it's possible problems, looks like it would be far less expensive than a 3.0 or later /6.
Problem is, I know very little about them. I know that they are notorious for pulled head studs. I know that the tensioner upgrade and turbo cam covers are desirable. Worst case, what am I looking at if I purchase a core sight unseen? Is it scrap? How much does machine work typically cost to rebuild a 2.7? Time-serts? My other options are a 2270 or a Subie. The Subie kills any chance of competitive racing, but the reliability looks promising. The 2270 would be in the distant future, as I don't have the funds for a complete engine right now. I figure I could build a 2.7/6 over time and fund it as I go step by step. Might take years. Any advice on the 2.7 option? |
Todd Enlund |
Mar 12 2008, 12:57 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
How much would a complete longblock of unknown condition be worth?
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0396 |
Mar 12 2008, 07:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
How much would a complete longblock of unknown condition be worth? I listed a 77 65kmiles 2.7 for sale a while back if you are interested.... It ran fine when I pulled it out a few years ago... I have to sell it to buy a 98 993 vario motor. Looking for 2700 for the complete motor. |
jasons |
Mar 13 2008, 02:59 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
How much would a complete longblock of unknown condition be worth? I listed a 77 65kmiles 2.7 for sale a while back if you are interested.... It ran fine when I pulled it out a few years ago... I have to sell it to buy a 98 993 vario motor. Looking for 2700 for the complete motor. Whats the head stud history on this unit? |
0396 |
Mar 13 2008, 06:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
How much would a complete longblock of unknown condition be worth? I listed a 77 65kmiles 2.7 for sale a while back if you are interested.... It ran fine when I pulled it out a few years ago... I have to sell it to buy a 98 993 vario motor. Looking for 2700 for the complete motor. Whats the head stud history on this unit? No known problem when pulled.. I saved it all these years- 'just in case' the smog issue came up.. 77 still in the family . Looking to up grade to a 993 Vario..any leads. Other wise, just collecting part for a 'what' if... want it? |
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