Rebuild a 2.7L or 3.0L six motor, which is cheaper? Options

[boxsterfan]

Which /6 motor is cheaper to rebuild? 2.7L or the 3.0L?

1. Assume core motor is in good condtion and no crazy findings when you tear it down.
2. Assume you are building the motor for longevity
3. You are putting this in a 914/6 conversion (was /4)

[Mark Henry]

Just to keep it honest.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Unless you have horseshoes up your ass, you're not likely to be finding any 3.2 for $5-6K these days.

[Steve]

Just to keep it honest.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Unless you have horseshoes up your ass, you're not likely to be finding any 3.2 for $5-6K these days.

Yep!!
LA Dismantlers gets $8k-$10k for a 3.2 depending on mileage.

[Justinp71]

Just to keep it honest.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Unless you have horseshoes up your ass, you're not likely to be finding any 3.2 for $5-6K these days.

Yep!!
LA Dismantlers gets $8k-$10k for a 3.2 depending on mileage.

Headstuds worry me on a used 3.2, that's why I choose to rebuild my 3.0. But if you didnt have a motor, purchasing a 3.2, replacing the headstuds, valvejob and re-sealing the topend is not a bad route to go. Shouldn't cost too much for the top-end rebuild.

[Steve]

Just to keep it honest.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Unless you have horseshoes up your ass, you're not likely to be finding any 3.2 for $5-6K these days.

Yep!!
LA Dismantlers gets $8k-$10k for a 3.2 depending on mileage.

Headstuds worry me on a used 3.2, that's why I choose to rebuild my 3.0. But if you didnt have a motor, purchasing a 3.2, replacing the headstuds, valvejob and re-sealing the topend is not a bad route to go. Shouldn't cost too much.

I've never heard of a head stud problem with a 3.2. There are rare cases of valve guides and rod bolt problems. My motor has at least 150k miles on it and it's never been opened. Still has good compression, doesn't smoke or leak.
Interesting... I just googled it and broken head studs are showing up on high mileage 3.2 motors. Ah well... Nothing lasts forever except maybe the earth and sky!! lol

[Justinp71]

Just to keep it honest.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Unless you have horseshoes up your ass, you're not likely to be finding any 3.2 for $5-6K these days.

Yep!!
LA Dismantlers gets $8k-$10k for a 3.2 depending on mileage.

Headstuds worry me on a used 3.2, that's why I choose to rebuild my 3.0. But if you didnt have a motor, purchasing a 3.2, replacing the headstuds, valvejob and re-sealing the topend is not a bad route to go. Shouldn't cost too much.

I've never heard of a head stud problem with a 3.2. There are rare cases of valve guides and rod bolt problems. My motor has at least 150k miles on it and it's never been opened. Still has good compression, doesn't smoke or leak.
Interesting... I just googled it and broken head studs are showing up on high mileage 3.2 motors. Ah well... Nothing lasts forever except maybe the earth and sky!! lol

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news... I think on the bright side if you keep your car inside most of the time they are suppose to last longer.