Guys I cannot even begin to to explain the nightmare I've had since i bought this car and in trying to get my engine rebuilt. Long story short my engine blew like a 1,000 miles after i bought it due to piss poor tuning and a lean condition. The shop that began the re-build process has decided it is over their head and are quitting on the job after already pulling the engine and tearing it down. I'm not sure if i want to try and find another place who is willing to take this nightmare on or sell her as a roller sans engine. It's not a typical rolller. She's got FTBR kit and milled cover in the back and pretty much everything maximum motorsports has to offer up front so she's not your typical stock roller. I know most times it's between 10-12k but this one is a much better foundation with all the mods. I'll attach my mod list
Heavily Modified Roller - What's it Worth?
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It's all going to depend on condition of the rest of the car, body panels, paint, interior, clean title, is everything besides the motor in 100% working condition. How many owners, how many miles on car
At the end of the day it's still a big project. If you get $12 I'd be happy if I was you.
I see 21.5 psi....what fuel were you running?
At the end of the day it's still a big project. If you get $12 I'd be happy if I was you.
I see 21.5 psi....what fuel were you running?
I'd part it out and sell it as a true roller.
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Why is that shop in over its head? What's so tough about it, what exactly is the shop supposed to do? Can you make them store the car and send out your engine to be rebuilt since they can't? They took it out they should be able to reinstall it I would imagine.
With that kind of fuel setup I'd hope he was on the corn juice.
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With that kind of fuel setup I'd hope he was on the corn juice.
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Sorry guys I forgot to mention those details. Paint is solid 8+ I can only think of one spot on the hood where the previous owners wife opened the hood into the wiper arms that were up for some reason or something like that. Interior is good. Has normal seat bolster wear. 77k on the clock. Third owner. Everything is os working order except the engine.
Yes it was on e85.
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Yes it was on e85.
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Man with that mileage and such doubt you would get 12k as a roller. Maybe 8k. If your keeping the motor.
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So you have a complete roller but an engine in pieces? Why can't you send it out to a competent shop now?
I'd say take a breather for a little bit man. I know it can get pretty high on the stress and anxiety side of things when dealing with these situations, been there, as have many others here. Sounds like overall you have a pretty nice car. It can be put back together. And made right. You just have to make some decisions on what you really want to do. There are quality shops that can handle what ever you bring in. Even shops that will pick your stuff up, and fix deliver to you. For a fee of course. I don't know how far you are from Livernois motorsports (313-561-5500) but they are one of these shops. I'd give them a call and see how you feel after talking with them about what you need to get things fixed up. In the end things can turn out fine and you get to drive the beast that you wanted.
Man, that's a awful lot of car to just give up on.
If you don't want to deal with it, I'd do what Joe suggested above.
If you don't want to deal with it, I'd do what Joe suggested above.
You could get 8-9k out of the roller and probably part out the s/c setup an heads/cams (if they are still good) for another 3-4k and the trans for another 2k. 13-15k is what you will get for the main stuff since you have no idea what of the shortblock is still good. If you want to sit on parts you might be able to get a touch more.
Thank's for the mention, There is a pretty solid parts list on his build. We have conversed with this gentleman on the project and felt it was best to attack his situation in two steps. Sending us what he has engine parts wise so we can access it and move forward with making sure the engine build is in order. Once completed we would tackle the car itself and get it all sorted out.
Yes sir, I know you guys know your stuff well there. Keep up the great work!
I would say 8-9k is probably all you'd get out of it as well for the mileage. No one is going to give you a dime over normal roller price for the appearance stuff and gauges so thats lost. You might get an extra grand out of the suspension parts but thats it and thats why I said 9k.
Jason is that you? You've been an incredibly big help. Just had a moment of despair and thought maybe it'd be easier to sell as is and go with a new s550 or something. I believe I'll be needing that RMA # early next week.
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Thanks 03cobra#694 and fitforspeed for the support and for talking me off the ledge so to speak with the car. Thanks everyone else for your info.
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Sometimes you just need to stop, take a step back and take a deep breath. Glad you're getting a squared away.
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Livernois did killer work on my cylinder heads, meet all their timeline quotes and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I do a lot of my own work but that kind of customer service stuck out to me as most people in the "modified car" industry have some pretty crappy customer skills.
You guys are awesome! absolutely best way to take care of a guy. That's great to hear and he will get to enjoy his car after one of the best shops gets done with it!
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