911 T Engine Value

[AbbyAk]

What is the approximate value of a good running take-out 911T engine + 901 tranny from a 1971 911 T ? The engine has the stainles steel heat exchangers and the tensioner update. Just approximate value.

Thanks,

A.B.

[72 four door]

depends on a few things but id say low milage 3500 high 2500

[Todd Simpson]

Those numbers sound good to me, any documentation? Is it in the car to test drive? Any other early 911 drivers in AK? :-)

[Wayne 962]

Wow, it varies. It can be $10K if everything was recently rebuilt, or it can be $500 if it's junk(well, probably not $500, add about $600 for the tensioners and exhaust). Need more details...

If it's a high mileage engine, it's not worth too much. I don't want to burst anyone's bubble, but the 2.2 T engines are not highly sought after for a few reasons:

- Mag Case, not 7R
- Non-counter weighted crank
- Zenith carbs aren't very popular
- T cams
- T pistons
- Small valved heads

If you want to upgrade, it's typically better (more economical) to start with an 'E' engine and go from there...

-Wayne

[Wayne 962]

One more thing though, on the positive side, these 911T engines seem to last a very long time...

-Wayne

[Dan Morton]

When I was searching for a used engine (2.2 T), the avg price of was about $2,500, running and in good condition about what yours is. I was surprised how fast they sold too. I opted not to buy someone else's used engine and had mine rebuilt instead (of course alot more $$!).

--Dan

[AbbyAk]

Thanks guys. Don't yet know what I am going to do. I am buying back a 1971 "T" that is rust free. A few dings, but no rust. The engine runs very well, but I have a serial number matching 67' "S" that I have stripped and will take years to complete. Sooo, my immediate thought was to drop the "T" engine + tranny, perhaps sell them to help with costs. Put he "S" motor in the "T" so I can have something to drive while the long process continues on the "S". When the "S" is ready , swap back and then make the "T" a hot-rod with a larger, later model motor. Anybody think I am making a mistake, or that my approach should be different? I can ship the "t" engine + tranny to the westcoast on a backhaul fairly cheaply.

Thanks,
A.B.