I know, there are numerous discussions on this Forum, about current values of the 1987 Land Cruisers. And it depends mostly on condition, mileage and how much or how little has been modified.
My question is, on a stock car with 200,000 mi or more, with a rebuild engine and a good interior, no mechanical issues and no rust, what is the value difference between a car that has a good, lower mileage (140,000 miles) 4-speed transmission, compared with a car that had the original transmission removed, and a new 5-speed H55F installed, as well as the transfer case rebuild at that time ?
I have seen wide ranges of prices, with most having an orig good running 4 speed installed. Not too many examples, which had a new h55F swapped in...( Those lucky people don't normally think of selling their cars soon...)
The reason I am asking, is, I have to replace my 4 speed, which has a bad 2nd gear synchro. Transfer case is OK, was hardly ever used by the original owner.
I have good 4 speed available. An installation of a new H55F would cost approx $ 2,500.00 more. Labor and rebuild cost of the T/C at time of swap is the same.
So, with everything being equal, how much more value would the car have, if a new 5 speed is installed ?
I could do either trans, but I am not sure, if the value is going to be higher by the additional investment.
I would appreciate your opinions.
Rainer
My question is, on a stock car with 200,000 mi or more, with a rebuild engine and a good interior, no mechanical issues and no rust, what is the value difference between a car that has a good, lower mileage (140,000 miles) 4-speed transmission, compared with a car that had the original transmission removed, and a new 5-speed H55F installed, as well as the transfer case rebuild at that time ?
I have seen wide ranges of prices, with most having an orig good running 4 speed installed. Not too many examples, which had a new h55F swapped in...( Those lucky people don't normally think of selling their cars soon...)
The reason I am asking, is, I have to replace my 4 speed, which has a bad 2nd gear synchro. Transfer case is OK, was hardly ever used by the original owner.
I have good 4 speed available. An installation of a new H55F would cost approx $ 2,500.00 more. Labor and rebuild cost of the T/C at time of swap is the same.
So, with everything being equal, how much more value would the car have, if a new 5 speed is installed ?
I could do either trans, but I am not sure, if the value is going to be higher by the additional investment.
I would appreciate your opinions.
Rainer