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CRRoy71 · 03-04-2003, 01:25 PM

My brother has given me two engines. They are both 454's.
I am not sure what year on either of them. He said one of them was running when it was pulled, and the other is locked up.

Here is my problem. I have someone interested in buying them, but I am not sure how much to ask. I am wanting a 4 bolt 350 to put in my blazer, and would really like to just trade them for one.

I have no idea what these engines are worth, and the guy just wants to take a look at them (he does not have a 350 to trade)

What should I ask for them? I would like to get enough for another small block 350. What do ya'll think?

bigblock73 · 03-04-2003, 01:28 PM

Around here complete 454's go for about $6-800...even if they need a rebuild...the more complete the more $$ they are worth.

-Jeff

Low87 · 03-04-2003, 01:29 PM

They're not worth anything. Since I'm a nice guy I'll come get rid of them for you.

**Captkaos** · 03-04-2003, 01:42 PM

I typically can get a complete used 454 for $250 guarantteed rebuildable oil pan to intake. (no accessories)

I had a buddy of mine thought at one time they were worth $600 for just the short block (my brother's cracked and he was trying to buy one since he knew this guy was forming a collection of BBC's) I told my brother I could get him a complete one for $250, I did and he sold the heads to putz boy for $300 and the crank assm and the rest of the parts to a another guy for $150.

When I asked the guy about his prices and he told me what they were, I asked him if he wanted to buy some more for that his price as I could get them all day long. He was pissed.

bigblock73 · 03-04-2003, 01:44 PM

I wich I could find them that cheap here...NEVER seen them below $400...period!

-Jeff

CRRoy71 · 03-04-2003, 02:09 PM

low87......LOL! Nice guy huh?

So I wouldn't be too far in left field if I told him $500 for both of them?

I should be able to find a good 350 for that.

I know its a long shot, but if any of you are close and would like to buy them I will let anyone from this site have first tabs on them.

Since I know that ya'll are going to help me out on the engine swap in my Blazer

phantom dually · 03-04-2003, 02:38 PM

If you sell them running or not any less than $400 each you are ripping yourself. Put them in the local paper for $500 each and then work from there. They will sell!!! Bring them to me in Ky and Ill give you $800

CRRoy71 · 03-05-2003, 08:32 AM

The guy came by last night and I took 500 for both.

I know that sounds low, but they have been sitting in my Dad's shed collecting dust for the last two years

Anyway, now to concentrate on my rebuild

03-04-2003, 01:25 PM	#1
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Whats this engine worth My brother has given me two engines. They are both 454's. I am not sure what year on either of them. He said one of them was running when it was pulled, and the other is locked up. Here is my problem. I have someone interested in buying them, but I am not sure how much to ask. I am wanting a 4 bolt 350 to put in my blazer, and would really like to just trade them for one. I have no idea what these engines are worth, and the guy just wants to take a look at them (he does not have a 350 to trade) What should I ask for them? I would like to get enough for another small block 350. What do ya'll think? __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

03-04-2003, 01:29 PM	#3
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	They're not worth anything. Since I'm a nice guy I'll come get rid of them for you. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-04-2003, 01:42 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I typically can get a complete used 454 for $250 guarantteed rebuildable oil pan to intake. (no accessories) I had a buddy of mine thought at one time they were worth $600 for just the short block (my brother's cracked and he was trying to buy one since he knew this guy was forming a collection of BBC's) I told my brother I could get him a complete one for $250, I did and he sold the heads to putz boy for $300 and the crank assm and the rest of the parts to a another guy for $150. When I asked the guy about his prices and he told me what they were, I asked him if he wanted to buy some more for that his price as I could get them all day long. He was pissed. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-04-2003, 02:09 PM	#6
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	low87......LOL! Nice guy huh? So I wouldn't be too far in left field if I told him $500 for both of them? I should be able to find a good 350 for that. I know its a long shot, but if any of you are close and would like to buy them I will let anyone from this site have first tabs on them. Since I know that ya'll are going to help me out on the engine swap in my Blazer __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L Last edited by CRRoy71; 03-04-2003 at 02:12 PM.

03-04-2003, 02:38 PM	#7
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	If you sell them running or not any less than $400 each you are ripping yourself. Put them in the local paper for $500 each and then work from there. They will sell!!! Bring them to me in Ky and Ill give you $800 __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

03-04-2003, 01:28 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Around here complete 454's go for about $6-800...even if they need a rebuild...the more complete the more $$ they are worth. -Jeff

03-04-2003, 01:44 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	I wich I could find them that cheap here...NEVER seen them below $400...period! -Jeff

03-05-2003, 08:32 AM	#8
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Engines sold The guy came by last night and I took 500 for both. I know that sounds low, but they have been sitting in my Dad's shed collecting dust for the last two years Anyway, now to concentrate on my rebuild __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L



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