A quick hello and some advice needed please

Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:38 pm

Hi guys, just thought I would pick your brains if you don't mind, especially as I haven't been on here for a few years so its a bit of a cheek really.....
Anyway, I was having a sort out in my shed this morning and came across a head and block that I bought several years ago so that I could have a 2.7 engine built.
My question....Are they still desirable or are they heading for the scrap pile?
Cheers guys.

Wed Jan 20, 2016 4:54 pm

Depends what head and block they are - standard 320i or 325i, or something a bit special...

Also, of course, the condition of them.

Wed Jan 20, 2016 5:05 pm

a 2.7 if done properly will give you an "as new" engine, if fully (re)built.

unlike the myriad of m5x swaps thats doing the rounds.

also, a 2.7 is period correct for the age of the car.

Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:38 pm

Yes should have said really, its a 885 head and a 525e bottom end. They're surplus to me now as my cab went to Africa a Couple of years ago for a damn fine price I might add. I'm sure its all usable stuff just not to me anymore. The problem for me is I just can't face dumping it knowing it could have potential, not money potential but desirability for someone.

Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:45 pm

jacko wrote:Yes should have said really, its a 885 head and a 525e bottom end. They're surplus to me now as my cab went to Africa a Couple of years ago for a damn fine price I might add. I'm sure its all usable stuff just not to me anymore. The problem for me is I just can't face dumping it knowing it could have potential, not money potential but desirability for someone.

give it all a once over & put an add up in the for sale forum.

thing is those to parts alone are getting rare so i'm sure some one would be willing to take them off your hands.

give them a once over, & write out an add in the for sale section detailing the mileage, condition etc & a price you think is about right,

but as for value, it's had to say.

Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:52 pm

885 heads are good money, probably a lot more than you paid for it.

ETA blocks are still worth something but not as wanted anymore with the availability of M52 2.8 cranks.

Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:21 pm

OK cheers guys I'll have a good look and see what's what maybe take few pics to try and get a better idea from your good selves. (Glad to see some old names still keeping it real).