[DeTomaso] original block question

Dave Londry davel at emspace.com
Wed Jul 22 13:07:56 EDT 2009


Chris,
Does that one have the cracked ring?
dave

Brent Stewart wrote:
> Hey Chris,
> I'm in a similar situation - i've got a new engine going in, and am wondering what I should do with the mostly stock one coming out.
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> Being a bit of a "doom and gloom" pessimist that I am, I figure the continued vilification of oil will make it more difficult over the next 5-10 years to run aftermarket engines in our P-cars. Having a stocker to swap in every 2 years for a "check" may be a good idea.
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> Plus, the fact that my new engine will be turning around 571hp, one may not expect it to last or be as reliable as the old stocker.  I personally like having an extra laying around, mostly ready to drop in, just in case...
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> brent
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> ________________________________
> From: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
> To: Pantera List Serve <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:56:30 AM
> Subject: [DeTomaso] original block question
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> I have a new motor in my Pantera, and was told I should keep the old one in case someone ever wants to buy the car and have the original motor included in the sale (for increased resale value).
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> 1) Is this a good idea, or because Panteras are so often modified anyway, is it a moot point?
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> 2) If it is a good idea to keep the original, can I sell all the parts except the block and be OK, or are there other engine parts I need to keep so it will still be classified as "the original engine?"
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> Thanks,
>
> Chris
> #3846
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