CaseyGraves Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) I have a 1986 Dodge Conquest 2.6L Turbo Engine for sale. This engine has been rebuilt and never ran. The head is ported and the engine has been blueprinted and balanced. It also has the following: Forged pistons and rodsKnife edged crankARP head studsStainless steel valvesHeavy-duty valve springs asking $1500 for the engine I also have the body, good condition, immaculate interior, completely restored...body is sand color, interior is red...asking $3000 I really want these to be bought by someone who will love them. Please contact Casey with any questions and for photos. mrs.casey.graves@gmail.com or (904)405-3473 ****I have a bunch of detailed photos, but I can't even load one, says every file is too big...please feel free to contact me, and I will email or text photos right away, thank you****** Edited July 13, 2015 by CaseyGraves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyGraves Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Do I have to post one pic at a time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyGraves Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Do I have to post one pic at a time? Nevermind, it didn't even work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuGG Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Use photobucket. Many threads on how to post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntercooledFlatty Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 post your price or your ad will get deleted. send me a link to your pics i'll post em for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyGraves Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Use photobucket. Many threads on how to post pics. I don't have Photobucket, I have Flickr. Which, I've tried every embed codem, bb code, url...to no avail. Tried to open up a Photobucket acct...can't make that work either. So, if anyone is interested, just contact me and I can email/text photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_C. Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I hate to tell you, but the engine is not balanced and or blueprinted. No way, no how.This is a term that is 99.9% mis-used. If it were, you would be asking $7,500+ for it because you paid $10K to have it done. Maybe the crank, and rod/piston assemblies are balanced, but that's it. Why the low price? How much do you have in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CaseyGraves Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I hate to tell you, but the engine is not balanced and or blueprinted. No way, no how.This is a term that is 99.9% mis-used. If it were, you would be asking $7,500+ for it because you paid $10K to have it done. Maybe the crank, and rod/piston assemblies are balanced, but that's it. Why the low price? How much do you have in it? Actually, yes it is. This is my understanding of blue-printed & balanced: In engine blueprinting, all the specifications are double-checked. Usually this indicates closer-than-factory tolerances, with custom specifications appropriate for a street car or a race car. The goals usually are to:Ensure the engine puts out the rated power (because not all mass-production engines put out the rated power) for its manufacturer's designorMake more power out of a given engine design, by extra careful measurement and assemblyBalancing of reciprocating parts and rotating assemblies, to reduce engine vibrations thus achieving more power due to recovery of power "lost" to vibrationsIdeally, blueprinting is performed on components removed from the production line before normal balancing and finishing. If finished components are blueprinted, there is the risk that the further removal of material will weaken the component. However, lightening components is generally an advantage in itself provided balance and adequate strength are both maintained, and more precise machining will in general strengthen a part by removing stress points, so in many cases performance tuners are able to work with finished components.For example, an engine manufacturer may list a piston ring end-gap specification of 0.003 to 0.005 inches for general use in a consumer automobile application. For an endurance racing engine which runs hot, a "blueprinted" specification of 0.00045 to 0.00050 may be desired. For a drag-racing engine which runs only in short bursts, a tighter 0.00035 to .00040 inch tolerance may be used instead. Thus "Blueprint" can mean tighter or looser clearances, depending on the goal. Also, you are correct about the crank, rods, pistons...the head has also been done and is street prepared...all of this was done by Top End Performance, you can check them out at topendperformance.com (but as an enthusiast, I am certain that you are already familiar with their company, right?) The reason for the price is that I am getting rid of all of it one big swoop. The car will no longer be worked on, all of this stuff is taking up much needed space. I also have a brand new corded, in box radiator, and an 85 widebody (complete with engine). My family and I no longer have an interest in this project. The thousands put into the rebuild and restoration make no difference. The 85 widebody was going to be a benefit of the purchaser of body & engine...a perk if you will. You would think that someone passionate about these vehicles would jump at the chance to take advantage of a sale. I'm not trying to price gouge someone with the figures you're talking, when I just want it gone. It would make a great father/son project car, or a piece together for an enthusiast. Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a blessed day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyGraves Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 20150612_151932 by Casey Graves, on Flickr 20150612_151944 by Casey Graves, on Flickr 20150612_152004 by Casey Graves, on Flickr 20150612_152019 by Casey Graves, on Flickr 20150612_152035 by Casey Graves, on Flickr 20150612_152103 by Casey Graves, on Flickr 20150624_101224 by Casey Graves, on Flickr 20150624_101247 by Casey Graves, on Flickr 20150624_101331 by Casey Graves, on Flickr 20150624_101345 by Casey Graves, on Flickr IMG_20150713_101841 by Casey Graves, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyGraves Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 No, the grill and header will not come with the car, they needed replacing and I never got around to it. Yes I have the transmission and other parts required for it to run. The car is gorgeous, I am especially fond of the red leather interior, the Pioneer stereo, and the SHP wheels. I will post pics of the 85 widebody as well and the brand new radiator, still strapped and corded to box. I will not charge more than what I have offered based on the work put in, as it isn't fair, and it would never sell. I am prepared to bundle together the '86 pictured here, along with engine & other parts, the new radiator, and the '85 for a serious buyer. PM me with questions. Thank you and God bless you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM-STARION Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 PM'ed you, Thnxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMeyerhoff Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Nice car. I'd be on it if my hands weren''t full. Its an 87 btw, Shetland beige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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