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SoCal_Lynch 01-07-2020 04:23 AM

2.4 vs 2.7 vs 3.2 rebuild costs variance?
 
Good morning - assuming same/same condition is 2.4 or 3.2 that much less to rebuild to a street engine (not race) level?

Assuming that the engine is basically in decent but tired condition is there a big cost swing between the different flavors of engine?

Thanks.

Flat6pac 01-07-2020 08:45 AM

The basic costs are about the same, meaning new parts and machine work costs are near equal.
The cost variance comes in the magnesium case of the 2.4. Long term the mag case 2.7 could require lots of extra work to straighten for the build. Mag case can be a bottomless pit with line bore, case saver and new studs and machine work required
The long term residual value is in the aluminum cases
With the 3.2, make sure you get all the electrics to make it runable
Bruce

SoCal_Lynch 01-07-2020 02:07 PM

Thanks for the reply.

So, basically, if all the other costs are close to equivalent why not build a bigger engine with an aluminum case and avoid the potential magnesium case issues/work required at some point.

Is that about right?

Speedy Squirrel 01-07-2020 03:02 PM

I think your understanding is right on. It is possible to rebuild a 3.2L without machining most of the time. A 2.7 is much less stable.

SoCal_Lynch 01-07-2020 03:27 PM

Thanks

targa72e 01-07-2020 04:07 PM

I would add that the fuel systems, both carburetors and MFI on early engines can be expensive if they need attention as well.

john

SoCal_Lynch 01-07-2020 05:26 PM

I had not thought about that John, good point.

Carbster09 01-08-2020 08:15 AM

I wanted to build a 2.8 SS out of my 2.2 (71T) using a 7R case. By the time I factored in the costs and potential leakage on the 2.7 I bought a decent used SC engine. ... job has mushroomed to a 964 based 3.8 ... another story :)

darrin 01-08-2020 01:25 PM

only other factor is overall package value if the 2.4 or 2.7 is original to the car (numbers matching)

Trackrash 01-08-2020 05:38 PM

The big question mark with an SC or Carrera motor is cylinder type. If you have a motor with Mahle cylinders, there is a very good chance they can be reused.

On the other hand, with KS cylinders most will say they should be nikasil plated and used with new pistons. That can be around $2K more than reusing good cylinders.


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