Roller motor
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Roller motor
I am new to the restoration game. What are the benefits of a roller motor? Is it worth the price if the motor you have runs? I am not terribly conserned with power because I just want a dependable daily driver that will be easy to sell.
I am in college;if necessary I would like to be able to get rid of the car quick. Does a roller motor have a greater resale value or is it simply a performance upgrade with little residual effects on resale. What about gas mileage, any effect?
I am in college;if necessary I would like to be able to get rid of the car quick. Does a roller motor have a greater resale value or is it simply a performance upgrade with little residual effects on resale. What about gas mileage, any effect?
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From: L A 32548
RE: Roller motor
Short answer is, Its probably the best junk yard swap for your car. Even with 150k miles they are still a solid engine(if even moderate care was used) They'll supply better HP & torque than an unmodified non-roller, and are a great platform to add on to as your budget allows.
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RE: Roller motor
If your engine is running good leave it alone, a roller engineis better IMO, but not enough to warrant removing a good engine to put one in, and I do not think that the change would equate to a higher resale value.
I would be hard pressed to yank a good engine in favor ofroller, even though I am not a student.
If you have to change your engine anyway, this is a different discussion, and even then, a lot of stuff needs to be weighed prior to deciding on a roller.
I would be hard pressed to yank a good engine in favor ofroller, even though I am not a student.
If you have to change your engine anyway, this is a different discussion, and even then, a lot of stuff needs to be weighed prior to deciding on a roller.
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RE: Roller motor
ORIGINAL: takeoutexodus
Whats there to weigh in option 2?
Whats there to weigh in option 2?
If a person is on a limited budget, or just does not want to break the bank, it isalways good to remember that lots of power can still be made from flat tappet engines.
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RE: Roller motor
All good points, Thanks guys. The only reason I am even considering swapping to a roller is because I have the motor out and completely taken apart. When I discovered that it already had a roller block I wanted to find out of the extra money to make it aroller motor was a worth whileinvestment. I will probably sell the car sooner rather than later and I want to get as much money back as possible (my dream car is a67 fastback that I will make into Eleanor; I have a 66 coupe right now).
But thanks very much anyway guys.
But thanks very much anyway guys.
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From: Ramona, CA
RE: Roller motor
It wont make that much of a difference on your resale price by it being a roller.. I would just rebuild stock (+ a cam and better internals) and keep it until you find your 67, then sell it off and put all your money, time, life, and good will in that Eleanor recreation..
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RE: Roller motor
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All good points, Thanks guys. The only reason I am even considering swapping to a roller is because I have the motor out and completely taken apart. When I discovered that it already had a roller block I wanted to find out of the extra money to make it aroller motor was a worth whileinvestment. I will probably sell the car sooner rather than later and I want to get as much money back as possible (my dream car is a67 fastback that I will make into Eleanor; I have a 66 coupe right now).
But thanks very much anyway guys.
All good points, Thanks guys. The only reason I am even considering swapping to a roller is because I have the motor out and completely taken apart. When I discovered that it already had a roller block I wanted to find out of the extra money to make it aroller motor was a worth whileinvestment. I will probably sell the car sooner rather than later and I want to get as much money back as possible (my dream car is a67 fastback that I will make into Eleanor; I have a 66 coupe right now).
But thanks very much anyway guys.
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