For a ProTouring car you're planning on selling

[4mm]

Definitely a big block, and since it the car will be assembled with quality items, I would do an aluminum block. A car that caliber does not deserve to get penalized with an iron block. I bet the car would have much more value with an alum block and also more than offset the extra cost of the investment.

[clill]

Tell Don to do a new LS7. Or a C5R style 427 or anything with the new Generation smallblock.

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by clill

Tell Don to do a new LS7. Or a C5R style 427 or anything with the new Generation smallblock.

That'd be cool, but now the budget goes way up.

Jody

[Blown353]

Originally Posted by clill

Tell Don to do a new LS7. Or a C5R style 427 or anything with the new Generation smallblock.

My thoughts exactly, although a bit tamer-- LS1/LS2. A lot of buyers get all week kneed for some reason when they see "Corvette" on the coil covers.

A warmed over LS1/LS2 would be a good install and make the car appealing to a big audience, especially those who want an old car for the look but don't want to "work on it all the time"-- they equate modern running gear with very low maintenance.

The current Procharged setup would definately scare a lot of potential buyers away even though it is a well sorted, driveable, and reliable setup. A lot of friends and people I talk to at shows are intrigued by my setup but at the same time terrified of the perceived complexity. I 100% agree that by keeping the current Procharged combo you are really cutting down on the percentage of potential buyers. Their loss unfortunately.

Jody, I may have a friend interested in buying Don's complete Procharged 406. If so I'll let you know. If my friend does buy it I may arrange for my P1SCH to find its way onto Don's motor and the D1SC onto mine.

While you're at it, add A/C to the car-- you just made the car appealing to even more people.

I'm still amazed Don's wife hasn't killed him yet.

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by clill

Tell Don to do a new LS7. Or a C5R style 427 or anything with the new Generation smallblock.

Gee.. I wish I would have thought of that first

[victionone]

Definitely a LSx engine. The majority of PT folks would rather much have a lightweight EFI engine up front. A LSx engine will also make the car more attractive. It's just something about new technology in old cars that get us PT guys excited...

[Stuart Adams]

If you are strictly going to sell it then swap out the SB for the BB. Sounds like the cost is not much for the swap. Put AC on it.

LS motors are a great choice, but more costly. Definately the choice if he was keeping the car.

Steelers

[93Polo]

Originally Posted by Speedster

I would definately go with the big block. Most people see Big Block = Horsepower. (Especially on pump gas) Don't get me wrong, small blocks are great, but a thumping BBC is a proven, simple, reliable, trouble-free operator. Hi-Tech small blocks scare many people.

I know this is not an apples to apples comparison - it is almost impossible to sell a good sized offshore powerboat with twin small blocks. Regardless of power. A big block means power with reliability.

I agree a big block will have more curb appeal to the average guy with to much money.

For the guys on this board a LSx or turbo Small block.

The average guy who wants a good handling car is a larger market than the more hard core enthusiast. So do the big block 454, 502 crate motor or 540 can't loose. I would do a brand name crate motor to get the attention too.

[XcYZ]

And all aluminum 540. Jody, do you remember how much your Arias setup weighed? I'm curious of the weight of that vs. an LSx vs. an aluminum headed SBC.

[Stuart Adams]

It weighed alot in dollars, LOL. Cool motor.