So I've been considering selling my R and the general consensus is I would be better off and probably make a little extra money by selling my built engine separately and going back to stock.

So my questions are these:

Where is a good place to get a legit stock R long block probably..I would just need the head, block and intake manifold.

How much would I be paying for that?

Also what do you guys think I should ask for my engine?

It was built by Import Builders using a GSR block and my R head. It's basically the big 2L all motor build.. cams, pistons, sleeved, P&P, Toda header, Carsound cat, injectors... you get the idea and also the ECU with the tuned Hondata S100.

The engine has about 10k on it and was tuned at Intercrew up in Dallas and put down 214/147 uncorrected. I paid around 12k for everything so..what? ask 10k? Any ideas?

Well thanks for any help and advice you guys have for me! I appreciate it!

 

10k?? really, is it just me or does that seem a little high for a built motor that has been used?

 

There is no way you will get 10k for your motor.

 

a little on the high side

Seriously, I have no clue what that would go for, but definitely not that high

 

which is exactally why i posted asking this kind of stuff! i have 0 clue myself! sounded high too me too but i also see stock R engines used go for like 4-5k.

i have no idea what the market for stuff like this is anymore!

 

i would probably think u would get no more than 6k for ur motor on h-t, maybe more locally
this is just my opinion? any others?

 

need to see some specs on that motor.. and what it has to get interested buyers..

 

ok lets see..heres the specs, if ive left anything out, ask and ill add it to the list:

GSR block bored to 84.5mm and iron sleeved with balanced and polished crank
12:1 C/R IB spec wiseco pistons
eagle rods
"special" head porting, IB Spec valvetrain, Ti retainers, new valve seals, hot tank, resurfaced, stainless steel black nitrided valves
Skunk2 stage2 cams
RC440 injectors
AEMfuel rail
Toda header
carsound cat
Hondata s100+harness and ECU

thats all i can think of right now...dont think i left anything out...let me know guys..

 

How much is it pushing out? What numbers do you have for the motor? The reason ITR motors go for around 4000-5000 is because they are stock. People usually enjoy building things themselves. That's why a heavily modified car would probably not bring in as much money as a stock car.

People will tend to stay away from used built motors when they are looking for motors. I would not expect to get much for your motor. Probably between 5000-6000 is reasonable.

 

i just sold my fully built gsr (2.0) all the others rods/pistons/ but included 68mm T/B and skunk2 I.M. and everything including plug wires for $4200

 

I agree that it would get you no more than 6k...
It is a nice motor, but nobody will pay 10k for a used built motor like many of the others have been saying...

 

might I add that building a motor is not an investment

 

When I buy used card parts, I expect to pay around 1/2 what it costs new. You should try asking $6,000 for it.
For a new engine, your acura dealer can get them. I dont know where else.