LeX Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I live in the SE USA in GA, where there are almost no 510s around at all so at least the market isn't flooded. Saturday it cracked a piston (we think) we always have had problems with this bottom end with problems with the back cylinder firing from day 1. We got it working but I guess it was always bad (thanks Jhot imports!) I don;t know that I have the time for at least 3 months to do any work on it. How much of a hit do you guys think i'm going to take on selling this. Any ideas of what a car like this would go for. The motor turns over and runs, but needs a block. All the electronics are good and the head is pretty new. Only thing is swapping out a new shortblock (found some local for 300) 1972 datsun 510 wagon with title redtop SR 5spd tranny new tranny mount and bushings new stage 3 clutch emance tuned ECU megan exhaust manifold FP 20g turbo with 8cm exhaust housing braided oil feed line 3" downpipe full 3" exhaust w new muffler and flex section 550cc injectors MSD high flow fuel pump blocks in back 280zx front struts lowering springs NOS koni adjustable inserts slotted rotors staggered flat black rota wheels 15x7/8 0 offset with pretty new 195 50 15 fuzion zri tires black interior - Z car front seats, headliner intact. battery relocation to back footwell. evo8 FMIC aluminum racing radiator blitz SS blowoff valve fuel pressure gauge N62 maf with 6" filter K&N external wastegate @1bar with dump tube electric fan oil filter relocation kit any ideas from you guys that have sold cars with issues how much of a loss I would take over running condition? I'd be willing to sell it below cost of parts (and of course tons of little parts not listed lol) Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I wouldn't sell I would keep it. wagons that are in good to decent shape are getting tough to find let alone swapped with a SR motor. I would just store the car for a while and save up and get another longblock and pop back in. Quote Link to comment
LeX Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I wouldn't sell I would keep it. wagons that are in good to decent shape are getting tough to find let alone swapped with a SR motor. I would just store the car for a while and save up and get another longblock and pop back in. I'd like to do that, I'm just going to have to pay my friend storage fees if I do that haha and who knows when I would get the time and money Quote Link to comment
NorCalDime Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I bet you would take almost a 40% hit in price for it not running, even if it is only a 300 dollar part. especially since it is the motor. Im sure that 40% is a hellofa lot more than 300+ your time. Quote Link to comment
fuzz's '71 510 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 What kind of a price are you wanting vs. how much it would cost to fix and storage? Fuzz Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 A decent SR20 is going to cost $1200 to $1500 and then all the labor to pull it, swap all the stuff from yours and reinstall it. So figure on $2000 - $2500 or so in what it would cost to have it fixed by someone else.. Doing it yourself would cut that alot but someone wanting to buy it would like want more then that off. How much did you think it was worth before the engine went bad? Quote Link to comment
LeX Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 A decent SR20 is going to cost $1200 to $1500 and then all the labor to pull it, swap all the stuff from yours and reinstall it. So figure on $2000 - $2500 or so in what it would cost to have it fixed by someone else.. Doing it yourself would cut that alot but someone wanting to buy it would like want more then that off. How much did you think it was worth before the engine went bad? yeah it looks like i'm just going to keep it and fix it when I can.. Just going to buy a shortblock as the head is good and all electronics and parts are good. In this economy right now I'd expect to get around 6k for it if it were running, but I wouldn't want to sell it under 8k . In a good economy and car running 100%, i'd hope to get 8k Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 That is a good decision but for me I would just try to get a complete longblock and swap over and sell off the old head and or remaining parts. saves a lot of time and no hassle of all that head swapping. in and out. yeah i would not take anything less that 6k or even 8k at that. I have seen some cars with just a L series go for 6k and up but bodies are clean. Quote Link to comment
JDM510 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 yeah and if you tryed to sell it not running you looking at like 3k if that!! Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 a running car will always be worth more. in need of a rebuild is almost the same as not running. saves a lot of time and no hassle of all that head swapping. maybe thats the thing to do w/a shortblock ;) the Z24 crank needs attention, otherwise... :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
LeX Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 yeah and if you tryed to sell it not running you looking at like 3k if that!! haha yeah I wouldn't sell it for 3k regardless of the situation lol, I could part it out for 5k! Quote Link to comment
johnbureezu Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 haha yeah I wouldn't sell it for 3k regardless of the situation lol, I could part it out for 5k! Just fix it man! I'll give you my old pistons and rods for the cost of shipping if you need it. You will regret it if you sold it man. Quote Link to comment
LeX Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Just fix it man! I'll give you my old pistons and rods for the cost of shipping if you need it. You will regret it if you sold it man. see If I can!. I have a new kid and i'm trying to buy a house right now so there's little room for a motor rebuild hehe Quote Link to comment
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