What my motor worth?

aries · Dec 4, 2008

Question for you guys. I have the motor out of my 2006 SRT10 Coupe, only 3200 miles, and it's completly disassembled. I cracked two pistons due to detonation but that's it. The block would need to be bored slightly, .002, and new pistons put in it, the heads need 2 new exhaust and 2 new intake valves replaced. Other than that everything else is fine. Does a motor in this state have any kind of value? Is there any value in parting it out? If so, what's a good guesstamate? Thanks

chimazo · Dec 4, 2008

Be glad if you don't have to pay someone to take it away.

aries · Dec 4, 2008

chimazo said:
Be glad if you don't have to pay someone to take it away.

Thanks.

lol

bluesrt · Dec 4, 2008

what in the hotel happened and what did u replace it with?

J&R3xV10 · Dec 4, 2008

worth to sell - $0
worth to make someone happy to have a viper engine to display - $priceless
I'd be happy to take it off your hands.

aries · Dec 4, 2008

bluesrt said:
what in the hotel happened and what did u replace it with?

Here's the link to what happened:
http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/620306-viper-done-blowed-up-help.html

I've got my eye on a quality built replacement motor but it ain't cheap. My thought process is I can buy this built motor and drop it in my car, then rebuild my motor with Dodge OEM parts (if it's cost effective) and sell it. However if it's not cost effective to rebuild my motor, I was wondering if it had any value in the condition it's in?

bluesrt · Dec 4, 2008

sorry to hear u had that tradgk engine fault! dont cut loose of that stock motor,wont take too much to get it refreshed with a honest and knowledged machine shop,so low of miles-its got lots of hope!

1BADGTS · Dec 4, 2008

You probably better off disassembling it and selling off the good parts block ,crank ect

aries · Dec 4, 2008

1BADGTS said:
You probably better off disassembling it and selling off the good parts block ,crank ect

What do you think those parts could fetch?

1BADGTS · Dec 4, 2008

If they are in good shape all depends yOU HAVE A PM

1BADGTS · Dec 4, 2008

aries said:
Question for you guys. I have the motor out of my 2006 SRT10 Coupe, only 3200 miles, and it's completly disassembled. I cracked two pistons due to detonation but that's it. The block would need to be bored slightly, .002, and new pistons put in it, the heads need 2 new exhaust and 2 new intake valves replaced. Other than that everything else is fine. Does a motor in this state have any kind of value? Is there any value in parting it out? If so, what's a good guesstamate? Thanks

Definately call me (my number is in the PM )

1BADGTS · Dec 4, 2008

Sorry i got cut off ,why not fix it

TexasSnake · Dec 4, 2008

aries said:
Here's the link to what happened:
http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/620306-viper-done-blowed-up-help.html

I've got my eye on a quality built replacement motor but it ain't cheap. My thought process is I can buy this built motor and drop it in my car, then rebuild my motor with Dodge OEM parts (if it's cost effective) and sell it. However if it's not cost effective to rebuild my motor, I was wondering if it had any value in the condition it's in?

Like someone else said...why not rebuild that motor? I cracked 2 pistons on mine about 10 months ago because of the same reason you did. You can read my signature to see my rebuilt internals. I know it ***** but take advantage of the situation and build you a bullet proof motor. Depending on your financial situation you could even have some other goodies put on while the motor is out. It's a hell of a lot cheaper to have it done all at once while the motor is out. Even if you had to wait and save some funds it will be worth it in the long run to give you a greater peace of mind when you decide to romp on the throttle and worry less about breaking down.

Behind every bad situation there is light behind it and this is your opportunity to end up with something better than you started with. Take it from someone who has been there. Good luck!

crayne hurst · Dec 7, 2008

I agree,having a 8.4 on display is cool,Having a fordgt 2,is priceless.Somtimes i just get lost looking at them both,Hope i dont need to replace anytime soon.

big-n-italian · Dec 7, 2008

if you start selling of the parts, please be sure to put it in the classifieds and let me know. i feel like getting creative.

Viper Specialty · Dec 9, 2008

We can rebuild your existing engine and ship it back to you if you would like, ready to rock in any configuration you want. At least you will keep matching numbers that way...

steponz · Dec 10, 2008

I have stock heads from a 2005 listed in the classefied section..10k.. no issues..

Swapped out for Stryker Race Heads...

Joe

TAXIMAN1 · Dec 10, 2008

Viper Specialty said:
We can rebuild your existing engine and ship it back to you if you would like, ready to rock in any configuration you want. At least you will keep matching numbers that way...

thats a great point, on the "numbers matching" It's odd to see that phrase used on a 2006 M.Y. car. But definately something to think about.

Frankster · Dec 10, 2008

If I had the motor I would keep it with the idea of putting a stroker crank in it (around 520 ci ought to do it). Then I'd build it with low compression pistons so you can boost the hell out of it with twin turbos. :drive:

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