how much heat will an engine hold up to?

[SaleenGT2001]

i have a chance to buy the engine and trans out of this car for a great deal. it has billet rods a cobra crank and forged pistons. the tranny is a viper spec T56
heres the link to the thread with all the mods
car mods
fire damage
the guy says he will guarentee everything. i plan on going thru the engine and putting all new rings bearings and seals. is the engine worth any $$ or would you stay away from it.

 

[SaleenGT2001]

your opinions would be greatly appreciated b/c if it is good i plan on leaving tomorrow to pick it all up.

 

[Barrier]

I wouldn't.... that fire happened for a reason, and it's most likely something o do with the engine...

Take the tranny though!

 

[SaleenGT2001]

he said it started from a loose fitting on the fuel rail

 

[jstreet0204]

I'd say it depends on how much he wants for it. I'd be willing to bet there are "some" usable parts on it. I wouldn't get it and just plan on dropping it on your car. If it was cheap enough I'd get it and tear it down.

 

[SaleenGT2001]

$1300 for the built engine. that includes the billet rods from MPH
rods $2595 for rods and pistons
a canton (i think) oil pan and the ported heads with cams and springs and the upper and lower intake manifolds.

 

[jstreet0204]

that's too much imo. I wouldn't give more than $500 for it. The crank is probably good, but there is no guaranty on any of the aluminum parts.

 

[Superhereaux]

$1000 for the engine and trans tops

 

[BurningRubber]

Fire is good at messing stuff up. Depends on how hot it got and for how long I guess. Id be a little hesitant about buying it if its still in the car and hasnt been inspected outside of the car yet.