Would you convert a rare CGT (an 87.5) to 10VT?

[Jim Green]

--- ScottyCBoy at aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 1/17/03 11:17:09 AM Central
> Standard Time,
> kentmclean at mindspring.com writes:
>
>
> > Dave <duandcc_forums at cox.net> wrote:
> >
> > >I've been talking with this guy about a 10VT he
> has for sale. Not sure if
> > I can
> > afford it, or even if i want it (messing with a
> rare 87.5 is not cool IMHO,
> > but i
> > want more power...). Anyway, thought I'd ask for
> opinions...
> >
> > If it is something I've been wanting to do (and
> not just
> > because the opportunity arose and it seemed like a
> good
> > idea at the time),  I'd do some shopping.  This
> guy has an
> > engine he wants to sell. $1800 seems like a lot.
> Listers have
> > bought whole cars for less; you should be able to
> get the
> > engine and bits for less. Check with junk yards,
> recylcers,
> > and listers and look for a 10VT that has been hit.
> >
> > It always pays to sleep on a big decision.
>
> I've got several 10VT engines for sale.. Real
> cheap...
>
> Scott


It sounds like it's a pretty worked over motor though,
and this guy is offering to install it for you?  Part
of the fun for me is doing it yourself, but everyone's
different.  If you're not into doing everything
yourself, I think it's a great deal.  Even getting all
the parts together that that motor has will not be
cheep.  I'm guessing at least $1k just for a basic
motor, plus the cam, springs, bearings, total seal
rings, and gasket kits.  Then you have to pay for
machining if you need it, and then pray you assembled
it right.  I'm just looking back at all the money I've
spent doing everything myself, and $1800 for a trick
ported and polished motor sounds pretty good.

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Jim Green
'89 90tq 034EFI, Haltech IG5
http://www.geocities.com/jeg1976/car_home.html

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