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Value of a 2.2 engine
I apologize for this not being a technical question, per se, but I'm swapping a 3.6 into my 73 911, and looking to sell the 2.2 that the PO put in and rebuilt.
It was a comprehensive rebuild, I'm told, including Weber conversion, updated tensioners, timeserts, and a lot of other new stuff (from piston and cylinders to distributor, etc.) 10,000 miles ago. It's run really well, testing at about 130 HP and (with me driving cautiously) pulling my 2470-pound 911 from 0-60 in the 7.4 neighborhood. There are over $5000 in new parts listed on my web site: http://members.rennlist.com/jackolsen/Parts.html My question: how much -- realistically -- is the thing worth? Any and all opinions are welcomed. It's coming out of the car next week. ------------------ --------------- Jack Olsen 1973 911 T sunroof coupe http://members.rennlist.com/jackolsen/Jalopy.html |
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08-08-2000, 07:26 PM
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Jack, You responded to my question about my new 70 911T smoking. I had a lot of responses about oil leaking on the muffler. The smoke is coming from the exhaust. I think I might need a rebuild. Thus, I think your engine should sell to me for just a couple hundred bucks. Just kidding, but I am curious why you would be replacing what seems to be a strong engine. Keep in mind I am a brand new porsche owner but long time enthusiast.
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08-09-2000, 04:46 PM
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The short answer is pretty simple. I am replacing a 130-hp engine with a 270-hp engine. I'm doing it because I want to go really fast.
The longer answer is that I am also new to the world of Porsches. I participated in one driver's ed event and loved how light and agile my car is, but thought it would be even more fun with more power and low end torque. Then I stumbled upon a 3.6 liter engine (in Germany), and -- because I probably get paid too much for what I do -- decided it would be worth $10,000 to make my car a couple of seconds faster from 0-60. My reckless dreaming and wanton spending will end up being some other Porsche owner's gain, I imagine. ------------------ --------------- Jack Olsen 1973 911 T sunroof coupe http://members.rennlist.com/jackolsen/Jalopy.html [This message has been edited by JackOlsen (edited 08-09-2000).] |
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08-09-2000, 06:08 PM
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Nice call Jack. Just do what you gotta do!
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08-09-2000, 08:39 PM
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The engine is worth what someone is willing to pay. I would suggest that you start by looking at ads in Panorama, Excellence, and on the Pelican Parts BB to see what your competition is.
If someone else has bought or sold an engine of this vintage, that would give you some real data (often the asking and sale price are different). Send an email to needlevalve - he sold an engine and transmission recently from a 1970 911T. Take the sale price of his unit and add some $ to the price of your engine since it only has 10K since a total rebuild; subtract about $500 from needlevalve's sale price because you are not including a tranny. Good luck! ------------------ Bob Thayer 1971 911T rthayer@hdrinc.com |
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08-10-2000, 05:30 AM
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$3500.
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08-10-2000, 09:09 AM
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Most 911 owners feel the same way as you do about this motor, they want more power. Its a great replacement for the owner that wants to keep his car orignal. Should he need a replacement buying yours could save him lots of bucks. Timing is the key to that sale. You might want to post it in the 914 BBS classifieds. This motor would be great for the guy wanting to convert his 914 to a 914/6. Just offhand I would guess you could get about $2500. I know its worth more,but getting it is the hard part. Also run an ad in Recycler(local LA resale rag.)There at autos.recycler.com By the way your 73T looks fabulous. Great paint job. Bobby 72T
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