Question about 84 engine
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Question about 84 engine
IF I were looking to sell an 84 crossfire engine turn key engine everything from the harness to the ECM and dash radiator hoses ac components front portion of fuel lines hedman hedders minus the smog pump. What could i expect to get? I'm thinking of a crate engine to go in it's place.
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IF I were looking to sell an 84 crossfire engine turn key engine everything from the harness to the ECM and dash radiator hoses ac components front portion of fuel lines hedman hedders minus the smog pump. What could i expect to get? I'm thinking of a crate engine to go in it's place.
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Sorry, not intended.
However the mere fact that the OP wants to sell his means he's not too impressed either. Not a lot of demand for a 205 HP engine with a fuel management system that requires a Phd to keep running. Now as a boat anchor, this engine really comes into it's element.
However the mere fact that the OP wants to sell his means he's not too impressed either. Not a lot of demand for a 205 HP engine with a fuel management system that requires a Phd to keep running. Now as a boat anchor, this engine really comes into it's element.
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The only thing thats keeping it from making power is the intake, its still a small block chevy underneath, w/ the right upgrades you can make 300hp easily.
When I replaced my cfi w/ a single tbi (from a truck) & 4 barrel intake(w/ a tbi adaptor), I was really surprised in how much more power it had.
When I replaced my cfi w/ a single tbi (from a truck) & 4 barrel intake(w/ a tbi adaptor), I was really surprised in how much more power it had.
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IF I were looking to sell an 84 crossfire engine turn key engine everything from the harness to the ECM and dash radiator hoses ac components front portion of fuel lines hedman hedders minus the smog pump. What could i expect to get? I'm thinking of a crate engine to go in it's place.
Throw it on an online auction site with an opening bid of $1 and no reserve. In 7 days you will know exacty what it is worth. Don't set your hopes too high.
The Crossfire setup is a great swap for an old Jeep. It's EFI, so no carb issues at odd angles, and it has lots of torque for climbing. Post it for sale on a Jeep forum.
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I've had my 84 since new. Did everything possible with the cf; porting of heads, intake, throttle body, cam, nitrous. Eventually went with a carb and now a SuperRam. Been through a bunch of motors since.
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What kind of induction are you going to use on the crate motor?
Throw it on an online auction site with an opening bid of $1 and no reserve. In 7 days you will know exacty what it is worth. Don't set your hopes too high.
The Crossfire setup is a great swap for an old Jeep. It's EFI, so no carb issues at odd angles, and it has lots of torque for climbing. Post it for sale on a Jeep forum.
Throw it on an online auction site with an opening bid of $1 and no reserve. In 7 days you will know exacty what it is worth. Don't set your hopes too high.
The Crossfire setup is a great swap for an old Jeep. It's EFI, so no carb issues at odd angles, and it has lots of torque for climbing. Post it for sale on a Jeep forum.
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Tell us....which "fuel management problems" were those? I owned (and modified) one for 12 years and I recall no such issues. Have you ever owned one? Worked on one? Seen or touched one? Cite the source of data for your claim...
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What kind of induction are you going to use on the crate motor?
Throw it on an online auction site with an opening bid of $1 and no reserve. In 7 days you will know exacty what it is worth. Don't set your hopes too high.
The Crossfire setup is a great swap for an old Jeep. It's EFI, so no carb issues at odd angles, and it has lots of torque for climbing. Post it for sale on a Jeep forum.
Throw it on an online auction site with an opening bid of $1 and no reserve. In 7 days you will know exacty what it is worth. Don't set your hopes too high.
The Crossfire setup is a great swap for an old Jeep. It's EFI, so no carb issues at odd angles, and it has lots of torque for climbing. Post it for sale on a Jeep forum.
Thinking of an 800+ HP engine supercharger and nitrous combo. In my mind 500-600 HP is going to run 11-13k but I can substitute 200 shot of nos every now and then for about $600
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Is this your first build? I say that because your wondering what the value of a used L83 is, your project (dream?) is gonna involve a whole lot more then just engine swap. Show us some parts that you've got for it.
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You're talking some serious investment in cash and time. If it's really what you want, go for it anyway.
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I would say it is a dream as of now but ive decided I'll do anything to achieve that dream. As of now I have the car that's all. I'm going to wait until I have half of the money needed. So I will do without for awhile but it will be worth the sacrifice. If I'm lucky 15k will supply everything needed.