I'm new here to the forum and I have a question about the value of a project engine.
About 20 years ago I set out to build another motor for my 79 Camaro. Life happened since then (kid, work, house, elderly parents...) and the project took a back seat to life. The chassis is gone and I don't think I will have the time for another toy. I am considering selling this in the future.
What I have is a 350 .30 over, 4 Bolt main SBC motor with a Dyers 6V71 supercharger (blower has time on it and is the only item that is not fresh) A pair of Carter AFB carbs, the block is o-ringed, head gaskets are dead soft copper, it has Air Flow Research (Brownfield) heads, a Callies Crank, TRW blower pistons, Edelbrock tall valve covers with removable tops, a Moroso extended capacity oil pan and probably some other goodies that I am forgetting.
Again, everything except the blower is fresh. The motor has not been fired since the rebuild .
I would love to hear what some of you folks might think it is worth. I am completely out of touch with values on today's performance parts. Years ago I managed a speed shop, so my mind is stuck in those times and won't leave. I know the heads cost me about $1200 when I bought them. I believe the crank was just under a grand.
This is not an advertisement to sell. Honestly, I don't really know if I will sell it.
Thanks in advance for your input.
John
About 20 years ago I set out to build another motor for my 79 Camaro. Life happened since then (kid, work, house, elderly parents...) and the project took a back seat to life. The chassis is gone and I don't think I will have the time for another toy. I am considering selling this in the future.
What I have is a 350 .30 over, 4 Bolt main SBC motor with a Dyers 6V71 supercharger (blower has time on it and is the only item that is not fresh) A pair of Carter AFB carbs, the block is o-ringed, head gaskets are dead soft copper, it has Air Flow Research (Brownfield) heads, a Callies Crank, TRW blower pistons, Edelbrock tall valve covers with removable tops, a Moroso extended capacity oil pan and probably some other goodies that I am forgetting.
Again, everything except the blower is fresh. The motor has not been fired since the rebuild .
I would love to hear what some of you folks might think it is worth. I am completely out of touch with values on today's performance parts. Years ago I managed a speed shop, so my mind is stuck in those times and won't leave. I know the heads cost me about $1200 when I bought them. I believe the crank was just under a grand.
This is not an advertisement to sell. Honestly, I don't really know if I will sell it.
Thanks in advance for your input.
John