[Healeys] 2.6 engine rebuild

[I Erbs]

I would really think this through in light of you desire to sell it at some
future date.
The 3000 engine has more BHP. If the current engine is in running condition,
you will be ahead of the game as you can do a compression check and on it.
As I said before, I had a BN4 with  3000 engine. The car was wrecked, so I
bought a 3000 body to put the engine into. Front disk brakes vs drum in the
BN4.
I think the resale value with the 3000 would be better than the 2.6, even
with the 6 port head. Others might have a different opinion.
If your 3000 engine is in need of rebuiilding, rebuild it. Its cheaper than
buying an unknown block.
There so many places that matter (show) to spend money on. if its an early
Longbridge car, it has unique soft top frame and interior features to
consider.I am restoring my car a 1960 BT7. I have updated my Carbs to HD8s
and a cable throttle to replace the stock contraption.

I feel you should build your car anyway you want, including putting a V8 in
it. I was just trying to figure out why you would spend so much money on an
inferior engine. Concourse judging would be the only reason I could see.
Again IMHO. These are fun cars to drive and work on,I have had mine for 36
years.
This list has amazing people on it with detailed information on the smallest
part.
have fun, ask question, and then do whatever the hell you want.
cheers