execman Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 due to my best mate moving house, (which is where its currently residing), and also not needing it anymore, I'm selling a Redtop coilpack XE type engine, that I bought from Ebay about two years ago. bought from VauxPartsUK, a Vauxhall and Saab parts specialist based in Gravesend in Kent, as a spare engine, in case I want to switch from my 2.7 CIH at some point in the future, but after consideration, I've decided to stick with the CIH. As I bought it in March 2022, the details are no longer available on Ebay, but as far as I remember, it was described as "condition unknown, but turns over by hand". I'm looking for what I paid which was £763 including postage. if I get no response I'll sell it on Ebay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Any threads on the 2.7 CIH is it an 2.4? Very interesting. Photo of the redtop would help, shows what's on it. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 That’s cheap for redtop, the Grasstrackers would love that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
execman Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 its a 2.7 Evo, built from a Mantzel crank that I acquired many moons ago; all of which I've mentioned about elsewhere on this forum. its currently, (along with the car), in the hands of David Mantasport Howell, having an Emerald K6 ECU upgrade + setting up/mapping. I bought the redtop in case I wanted to go down that route in the future, seeing as the CIH is "past it" in terms of its technology. but I've decided to stick with it, as its relatively low milage, and I dont have to replace the gearbox with the 1.8 type, which is ridiculously rare these days. this is the photo of the redtop that was in the original Ebay listing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 CIH is not really past it, but they head sucks - Go for CIH16 head and release the power from that 27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Alot of parts missing if keeping SFI and injection, in photo. Really are a great economical engine if not modded. I was lucky to remove both my engines without damaging, very carefully. Even managed to wire a EML, flash code. 2.7 with cut down 1.6v head would be passing everything 🤣😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Is this the value of XE engines now? I’ve been wondering how much they’re worth if I ever converted back to 8 valve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 42 minutes ago, Sutty2006 said: Is this the value of XE engines now? I’ve been wondering how much they’re worth if I ever converted back to 8 valve. Depends what it is, earlier ones with COSCAST head and stronger cranks worth more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 8 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Depends what it is, earlier ones with COSCAST head and stronger cranks worth more Mines coscast head with later coil pack ignition setup. Unsure about the crank though, not stripped it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 6 hours ago, Sutty2006 said: Mines coscast head with later coil pack ignition setup. Unsure about the crank though, not stripped it down. If the bottom end matches head, then its likely the early crank. Guess it had the Ex cam swapped out for the cam trigger wheel and uses later Motonic now, not a bad thing tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
execman Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 I’ll be posting this on EBay if there’s no interest on this forum by the end of next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 5 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: If the bottom end matches head, then its likely the early crank. Guess it had the Ex cam swapped out for the cam trigger wheel and uses later Motonic now, not a bad thing tbh I think it’s the later belt setup so bottom end is unknown. I bought in a Corsa years ago all running and just dumped it in the manta one weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 3 hours ago, Sutty2006 said: I think it’s the later belt setup so bottom end is unknown. I bought in a Corsa years ago all running and just dumped it in the manta one weekend. Yes, could well be a later block with an early head swap mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivecoupe Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 Have you sold the engine yet? Where abouts are you ? It dose not say on or advert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
execman Posted August 23 Author Share Posted August 23 No, it hasn’t sold yet although I’ve had a couple of what appears to be serious enquiries. if it doesn’t sell I’ll hold onto it as it will only gain in value going forward. I’m in the east London area; very close to the A406 North Circular Road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 6 hours ago, execman said: No, it hasn’t sold yet although I’ve had a couple of what appears to be serious enquiries. if it doesn’t sell I’ll hold onto it as it will only gain in value going forward. I’m in the east London area; very close to the A406 North Circular Road. You are correct on the value increase, but remember it’s on,y worth what someone is willing to pay. So it’s all down to IF you want to sell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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