FOUND - WTB: RV8 4.0 or 4.6L Block Core

[RDMG]

I am rebuilding an RV8 using flanged liners, and I need a new block core.  My boat anchor of a block apparently has several badly installed helicoils, and shouldn't be re-repaired.

A slipped liner or a crack behind a liner is OK, any helicoils or other repairs to the head bolt holes is not OK.

My local pick-a-part will put me out about $200 and a days worth of swearing and skinned knuckles for a probably cracked block, so I'm hoping someone out there has one in their garage already, and hopefully doesn't live too far from DC/MD/VA?

Many thanks,

Dave

PS - Jim Blackwood is correct.  The Buick 300 makes much more sense in nearly all objective respects.

[BlownMGB-V8]

Thank you.

Jim

[RDMG]

Local pick-a-part is apparently unloading its inventory.  Got a complete 1999 LR Discovery 4.0L v8 dropped into the back of my minivan for $440, core charges and labor included.

This engine looks unmolested, head gaskets and radiator hose ends look well used.  

If I'd had this engine first, I might be in a very different place today, financially speaking.

[MGBV8]

Rock on, Dave!

[BlownMGB-V8]

Sounds like a good find to me.

Jim