Thread: Fix, engine swap or replace the whole thing?

Thought you folk might appreciate an update on this thread. Well, after looking out for a good D2 for some time, I've come the conclusion that spending money on my current old girl is the way to go. So, It's turned into a project - some of you may be familiar with this phenomenon

I'm down to a 5.0 litre long motor from TRS or the same from Bruce Davis.

Let you all know how the install goes!

appreciate the update,following with interest

MB

That's what I would have done.

I don't know how much you're spending, but let's say 5K. As it is, your current vehicle is probably worth 2 to 3 K. So, in purely economic terms, if you went out with 7 to 8K to spend, what would you get? You already know and trust your current vehicle, and installing a better motor will give you heaps of satisfaction - what value do you put on that?

Bob

Originally Posted by murkeybatton

Thought you folk might appreciate an update on this thread. Well, after looking out for a good D2 for some time, I've come the conclusion that spending money on my current old girl is the way to go. So, It's turned into a project - some of you may be familiar with this phenomenon

I'm down to a 5.0 litre long motor from TRS or the same from Bruce Davis.

Let you all know how the install goes!

Sounds good my friend, & don't worry about the cost of fuel, it's the cheapest part of running a vehicle, unless ya're doing a guzillion miles etc.
A 5L engine sounds good, but what about a 5.7 Holden stroker,..crankshafts are only about a grand, & that would give you huge torque.
Pickles.

Originally Posted by Roberto

MB

That's what I would have done.

I don't know how much you're spending, but let's say 5K. As it is, your current vehicle is probably worth 2 to 3 K. So, in purely economic terms, if you went out with 7 to 8K to spend, what would you get? You already know and trust your current vehicle, and installing a better motor will give you heaps of satisfaction - what value do you put on that?

Bob

I agree. But $5k all up might be a bit shy of the mark.

I cant wait to see the outcome of the 5l...ooohhh...it may have high flow heads...we might be talking 300+hp?

I am excited enough - I have a 4.6, 9.35:1 going in soon. Married to my 5 speed manual and free flow cats and exhaust I cant wait to drive it!

Cheers