Need opinions on engine pricing.

Hey guys.
This IS NOT and add, or classified thing. just looking for opinions
This one aint exactly hamb material. But im selling it to buy parts for my 55' Belair so i figure thats ok.
Ive got a 5.3 LS2 engine.
Its an iron block with a corvette intake/ throttle body. the thing is complete minus ecu/fuel/ign/acc stuff. (basicly a long block) Im not into new stuff and its too expensive to build this for me. so im not sure whats a fair asking price when selling this type of engine.

What are these things worth or goin for or what not.?

Thanks guys!

 

I suggest you just go to E-bay and type in LS2 engine. You'll get lots of hits-and lots of information. There's a remanufactured motor for under $3800 and an all aluminum turn-key for about 9. I don't like Ebay much but stuff is usually listed to sell for what it's worth.

 

call your local wrecking yard and ask what they get for a 5.3 truck engine.

 

Run a search on www.car-part.com. That will show you what all of the junk yards are selling them for. Unless the buyer can hear it run or you have receipts for a recent rebuild it is only fair to sell it for a core price. Without a warranty any buyer should assume it needs a rebuild.

 

5.3 LS engines generally go for cheap.

Depending on how complete they are, mileage and condition they usually sell in the $400 to $1200 range.

 

Don't look at LS2 prices...a 5.3L truck engine is not an LS2. Around here you can get a "pull-out", complete with computer for around $1000.

 

When I look for "realistic" values, I go to "advanced search" and look at completed auctions only. Then I look for items that actually sold, not what the asking price might have been.

Examples:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chev...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d2b7dbdee (sold)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/USED...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c0a2ab982 (sold)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-3-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eaedf469f (sold)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEV...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f5d5f0f2 (sold)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-0...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf0ce12a1 (sold)

Hope this helps.....

 

Thanks, Lots of good ideas.
Never thought about lookin at completed ebay listings.
I didnt pay anything for it, so im just tryin to get whatever i can. Kinda funny
I broke up with a girlfriend and she told me to keep it *(gotta remember that formula!) so im figurin to unload it for like $400-500 for some extra parts.

Cheers!

 

if she finds out , she will kick your ass.

 

Haha yea, I half figured that.
I told her i had no interest in running or building it. But she insisted, sooo there you go. Ive got a single bay shop i work out of, and its only in my way right now.