I've reached a cross road. I can not build the 7mgte to the level I want. I also refuse to cut corners.
That leaves me with my block that I built a few years ago to move on with to allow me to get the new project engine for the shell so I can enjoy the car again. I know my cost of building vs. value to the market is not going to be the same. I have most receipts proving the level of build of the block but not all. What can I expect to get from it? I built it for very high power goals in mind and it has several small modifications that have been used by the machinist on other engines to great success.
The modifications of the block:
Ross pistons (I believe .040 oversized)
Eagle rods, treated with upgraded hardware(I went at length with the machinist, and he believes they are of great quality when PROPERLY prepped and bolts upgraded)
6m crank knife edges extensively (LOTS of weight remove)
Surfaced with front plate on
new oil pump
all new bearings (oem)
Currently I have a lightly ported head bolted to the block.
It's been stored for several years, but inside in a climate controlled area, no rust is prevalent.
Thanks for any advice you guys give, I am going to get detailed build specs and pictures to post for sale shortly, I just am clueless on what to ask.
That leaves me with my block that I built a few years ago to move on with to allow me to get the new project engine for the shell so I can enjoy the car again. I know my cost of building vs. value to the market is not going to be the same. I have most receipts proving the level of build of the block but not all. What can I expect to get from it? I built it for very high power goals in mind and it has several small modifications that have been used by the machinist on other engines to great success.
The modifications of the block:
Ross pistons (I believe .040 oversized)
Eagle rods, treated with upgraded hardware(I went at length with the machinist, and he believes they are of great quality when PROPERLY prepped and bolts upgraded)
6m crank knife edges extensively (LOTS of weight remove)
Surfaced with front plate on
new oil pump
all new bearings (oem)
Currently I have a lightly ported head bolted to the block.
It's been stored for several years, but inside in a climate controlled area, no rust is prevalent.
Thanks for any advice you guys give, I am going to get detailed build specs and pictures to post for sale shortly, I just am clueless on what to ask.