Sold!
Picked up all the top end yesterday.
Heads to be ported (just a little bit), shaved, freshened.
Cams to be 'livened' up.
New valve guides, springs, stem seals etc..
Get it all ready to whack the computer and coil packs on in the coming months.
After that i'll evaluate whether it needs any forced induction....which will probably be a yes.
The bottom end will be re-built long-term. New custom forged pistons / rings etc etc..
BAR, i can't believe you'd question the reliability from a 6.9 engine?
The only un-reliable thing on these engines / cars is the suspension, which i have the luxury of not having.
With each engine being a cast iron block and run under full load for hours before being release from the factory, I think they've got the goods for an increase.
Cam.