Chris xr6 Member 376 Member For: 21y 2m 3d Location: Shire Posted 27/03/07 07:03 AM Share Posted 27/03/07 07:03 AM An engine machinist will be able to check the rods to see if they are usable, the pistons will be a throw away job it would be a watse of time to re use these unless it was the same block. What they would be worth or finding a buyer is a different story. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33620-how-much-are-they-worth/page/2/#findComment-514145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFHOON Donating Members 1,932 Member For: 19y 2m 9d Gender: Male Location: nsw Posted 27/03/07 07:25 AM Share Posted 27/03/07 07:25 AM they could possibly be polished and sold as coffee table ornaments. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33620-how-much-are-they-worth/page/2/#findComment-514146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 8m 10d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 27/03/07 07:25 AM Share Posted 27/03/07 07:25 AM BFHOON said: they could possibly be polished and sold as coffee table ornaments.←Paperweights? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33620-how-much-are-they-worth/page/2/#findComment-514147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 22y 5m 10d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 27/03/07 07:27 AM Share Posted 27/03/07 07:27 AM Stupid question I know, but, what is considered a 'bottom end'?? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33620-how-much-are-they-worth/page/2/#findComment-514149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrunks Member 665 Member For: 20y 10m 22d Location: Gold Coast Posted 27/03/07 07:28 AM Share Posted 27/03/07 07:28 AM They're worth $0000000Nothing at all!!!!They'd make a good display....LOLIf you were going from Standard turbo rods to used F6 Rods you'd be an idiot!The expense involved in rebuilding a bottom end & you put in rods that aren't much better than what you've already got????If a Rod fails it's goodbye Head, turbo & block anyway.Russ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33620-how-much-are-they-worth/page/2/#findComment-514150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFHOON Donating Members 1,932 Member For: 19y 2m 9d Gender: Male Location: nsw Posted 27/03/07 07:38 AM Share Posted 27/03/07 07:38 AM a bottom end is basicly the rotating bits in the sump/bottom of the motor.crank connecting rods and pistons.most people dont replace the crank. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33620-how-much-are-they-worth/page/2/#findComment-514153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 22y 5m 10d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 27/03/07 07:47 AM Share Posted 27/03/07 07:47 AM Cool thanks for that Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33620-how-much-are-they-worth/page/2/#findComment-514155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 5m 9d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 27/03/07 08:01 AM Share Posted 27/03/07 08:01 AM thebrunks said: They're worth $0000000Nothing at all!!!!They'd make a good display....LOLIf you were going from Standard turbo rods to used F6 Rods you'd be an idiot!The expense involved in rebuilding a bottom end & you put in rods that aren't much better than what you've already got????If a Rod fails it's goodbye Head, turbo & block anyway.Russ←How does the head and turbo fail from a broken rod??I agree that the sump, block and possibly the crank will be damaged, but head and turbo - I dont think so.Anyway, I agree with your assessment for the rest of your post, even if the language is a bit strong Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33620-how-much-are-they-worth/page/2/#findComment-514161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 3m 19d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 27/03/07 08:09 AM Share Posted 27/03/07 08:09 AM A rod could launch the piston into the HEad and damage the head, or eject out the side of the block hitting the Turbo causing damage, unlikely, but possible Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33620-how-much-are-they-worth/page/2/#findComment-514168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Member 381 Member For: 21y 30d Location: MENAI, NSW Posted 27/03/07 08:13 AM Share Posted 27/03/07 08:13 AM Ninka said: thebrunks said: They're worth $0000000Nothing at all!!!!They'd make a good display....LOLIf you were going from Standard turbo rods to used F6 Rods you'd be an idiot!The expense involved in rebuilding a bottom end & you put in rods that aren't much better than what you've already got????If a Rod fails it's goodbye Head, turbo & block anyway.Russ←How does the head and turbo fail from a broken rod??I agree that the sump, block and possibly the crank will be damaged, but head and turbo - I dont think so.Anyway, I agree with your assessment for the rest of your post, even if the language is a bit strong ←I know how - I know of 2 cases where the rod has come out the side of the block and taken out the turbo with its momentum. Its uncanny how its more times than not the rod adjacent to the turbo that collects it on the way out. The head gets damaged when the rod snaps and the piston travels up, up and away into the head. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33620-how-much-are-they-worth/page/2/#findComment-514170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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