Need an Engine
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From: Floral City Florida
Need an Engine
I have a 63 roadster that presently has a 307 engine from a 68 Camaro. I want to put in a "correct" engine. This was originally a fuel injected car. I know that finding a correct 63 fuel injected setup would be big bucks. Would it increase the value of the car enough to justify the investment? If not, is putting in a 327 from any midyear close enough to correct? I don't care about car show points but I don't want to get penalized by a buyer if I ever sell the car. I appreciate any advice.
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NCRS allows for 6 months prior to your cars build date for the block to be accepted. 63 vettes are very pricey as is, and an FI car would be more so IMO, to the extent of your investment, not sure?
I would think that having any 327 in the car would be more in "character"
I would think that having any 327 in the car would be more in "character"
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[ I don't care about car show points but I don't want to get penalized by a buyer if I ever sell the car. I appreciate any advice.[/QUOTE]
If you put in an engine and the "numbers" are wrong, some buyers will walk away. Others don't care if the "numbers" are wrong, just is it cosmetically correct. Others, just don't care one way or the other.
I'd say if you can afford the tab, go for it. You won't lose any money as long as you buy parts wisely and frugally.
If you put in an engine and the "numbers" are wrong, some buyers will walk away. Others don't care if the "numbers" are wrong, just is it cosmetically correct. Others, just don't care one way or the other.
I'd say if you can afford the tab, go for it. You won't lose any money as long as you buy parts wisely and frugally.
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[ I don't care about car show points but I don't want to get penalized by a buyer if I ever sell the car. I appreciate any advice.[/QUOTE]
If you put in an engine and the "numbers" are wrong, some buyers will walk away. Others don't care if the "numbers" are wrong, just is it cosmetically correct. Others, just don't care one way or the other.
I'd say if you can afford the tab, go for it. You won't lose any money as long as you buy parts wisely and frugally.
You get a correct looking engine in the car, it'll be the one to draw a crowd. They'll walk across the hood of a 435 car to get a peep of yours.
What's that worth?
If you put in an engine and the "numbers" are wrong, some buyers will walk away. Others don't care if the "numbers" are wrong, just is it cosmetically correct. Others, just don't care one way or the other.
I'd say if you can afford the tab, go for it. You won't lose any money as long as you buy parts wisely and frugally.
You get a correct looking engine in the car, it'll be the one to draw a crowd. They'll walk across the hood of a 435 car to get a peep of yours.
What's that worth?
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From: Greenville, Indiana
[ I don't care about car show points but I don't want to get penalized by a buyer if I ever sell the car. I appreciate any advice.[/QUOTE]
If you put in an engine and the "numbers" are wrong, some buyers will walk away. Others don't care if the "numbers" are wrong, just is it cosmetically correct. Others, just don't care one way or the other.
I'd say if you can afford the tab, go for it. You won't lose any money as long as you buy parts wisely and frugally.
You get a correct looking engine in the car, it'll be the one to draw a crowd. They'll walk across the hood of a 435 car to get a peep of yours. What's that worth? 99% of the people looking won't know whether it's real or not 'cause they've never seen enough of them to know the difference.
If you put in an engine and the "numbers" are wrong, some buyers will walk away. Others don't care if the "numbers" are wrong, just is it cosmetically correct. Others, just don't care one way or the other.
I'd say if you can afford the tab, go for it. You won't lose any money as long as you buy parts wisely and frugally.
You get a correct looking engine in the car, it'll be the one to draw a crowd. They'll walk across the hood of a 435 car to get a peep of yours.
What's that worth? 99% of the people looking won't know whether it's real or not 'cause they've never seen enough of them to know the difference.
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You can say that again.
I would agree with MikeM if you have the funds I would make it correct looking and possible #s correct i don't think you will loose any thing and it will be cool.
What on your car makes you think it's a Fuel car?
I would agree with MikeM if you have the funds I would make it correct looking and possible #s correct i don't think you will loose any thing and it will be cool.
What on your car makes you think it's a Fuel car?
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I should say that I believe it to originally be a fuelie. I have the original warranty card that shows the engine code with the RF suffix. The car also has the tach with the 6,500 red line, which indicates FI or 340 HP engine. I don't know if that is enough evidence or if it really matters.
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I should say that I believe it to originally be a fuelie. I have the original warranty card that shows the engine code with the RF suffix. The car also has the tach with the 6,500 red line, which indicates FI or 340 HP engine. I don't know if that is enough evidence or if it really matters.
If the front end hasn't been changed you should be able to look at the inner fender and see the holes that mounted the FI plate designation. If no holes, either the car was not FI or the front fenders were changed out.
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If you need a correct dated block, you might try this guy.
Skline52@yahoo.com
Good guy to deal with and may have your date range.
Have fun with your car!!!
Brett
Skline52@yahoo.com
Good guy to deal with and may have your date range.
Have fun with your car!!!
Brett
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