Pricing for S2 engine parts?
07-04-2002, 12:02 PM
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Pricing for S2 engine parts?
Hey guys, I am in the middle of fixing up a 91 S2 cab that had an engine fire into a turbo cab beast. I have the old engine out completely and it seems to be in good shape. I will be attaching the starter to it to make sure it turns and has decent compression. I am trying to make some money off of it to help fund the new 951 engine I will be replacing it with. The more money I can get from it the more powerful of an engine I can build. Sooo Should I sell the engine as a whole or take it apart? I remember reading that S2 heads in good shape for for as much as $2K is that right? How much could I sell the 3.0L crank for? How much for the block? Please let me know what are reasonable prices to ask. If anyone on the board wants any of the parts I will of course cut you a much better deal. Thanks alot!
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Mac,
If you're building a new Turbo motor I would consider keeping the 3.0L block and crank and building a 2.8 or 3.0L turbo motor. Evidently, most the turbo guys recommend using an 8V head rather than the S2's 16V. I am not sure why as I don't know much at all about turbo motors.
To answer your question, the S2 head should be worth about $1.5-$2k depending on mileage and condition. If then engine is in really good condition with low mileage I would think you would get more money for it as a whole engine rather than parting it out. If you part it out you are going to be in the engine parts selling business for a long time. It is also likely that you will end up with some odds and ends remaining that are not usually wanted as used parts. Just a thought.
Do you have all of the turbo motor bits and pieces yet? I would be very interested to know what the cost ends up being what the install looks like after you get it all done. I would think that this little project is going to cost you some cash. Good luck.
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If you're building a new Turbo motor I would consider keeping the 3.0L block and crank and building a 2.8 or 3.0L turbo motor. Evidently, most the turbo guys recommend using an 8V head rather than the S2's 16V. I am not sure why as I don't know much at all about turbo motors.
To answer your question, the S2 head should be worth about $1.5-$2k depending on mileage and condition. If then engine is in really good condition with low mileage I would think you would get more money for it as a whole engine rather than parting it out. If you part it out you are going to be in the engine parts selling business for a long time. It is also likely that you will end up with some odds and ends remaining that are not usually wanted as used parts. Just a thought.
Do you have all of the turbo motor bits and pieces yet? I would be very interested to know what the cost ends up being what the install looks like after you get it all done. I would think that this little project is going to cost you some cash. Good luck.
Max
07-04-2002, 04:04 PM
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Max,
Thanks for the reply, The engine has 108K miles on it but I have no idea as to its condition. I bought the car after it had an engine fire but the belts are still intact and the engine turns over. I am trying to find out whether I can get more for the pieces or for the whole. It was burned, so I think that will turn people off from buying it as a whole. I think I am going to start off small with a 2.5L turbo engine and build it up gradually. I have not yet sourced all the parts I need but I am looking out for a 951 parts car. I will definetly keep you and the board posted as to progress and cost with pictures and everything. Thanks again.
Thanks for the reply, The engine has 108K miles on it but I have no idea as to its condition. I bought the car after it had an engine fire but the belts are still intact and the engine turns over. I am trying to find out whether I can get more for the pieces or for the whole. It was burned, so I think that will turn people off from buying it as a whole. I think I am going to start off small with a 2.5L turbo engine and build it up gradually. I have not yet sourced all the parts I need but I am looking out for a 951 parts car. I will definetly keep you and the board posted as to progress and cost with pictures and everything. Thanks again.
