What should I sell engine & tranny for?

[RecklessWOT]

Just out of curiousity, if it doesn't knock or smoke and potentially has less than 100k on it, why the swap? Going for a big block? I don'r generally swap a good running and driving drivetrain, usually something has to be blown up first lol. With the exception of an auto trans of course (just because they're scary and junkyard swap has always been easier in my experience), usually an engine is worth rebuilding unless it has an aftermarket window installed in the block by force...

 

[squaredeal91]

It's a Cadillac 500

 

[Dano500]

Just out of curiousity, if it doesn't knock or smoke and potentially has less than 100k on it, why the swap? Going for a big block? I don'r generally swap a good running and driving drivetrain, usually something has to be blown up first lol. With the exception of an auto trans of course (just because they're scary and junkyard swap has always been easier in my experience), usually an engine is worth rebuilding unless it has an aftermarket window installed in the block by force...

So the current 350 is 175hp/275tq and I'm going to a 71 cadillac 500 which is 400/550 paired to a 4l80e. I looked into it and it would cost waaaaay more to get 350 to that kind of power.

 

[Dano500]

It is crazy what some people will pay for things. I would suggest posting an add on your local buy and sell or CL or whatever. Ask the $1200 while it can be heard running and driven. Never know, it may pay for the whole swap for you.

So, I just skimmed over facebook marketplace and found couple of setups that maybe give me a ballpark. One was a 305/700 set up w/ accessories for $1500 and the other was a 350/700 setup w/o accessories for $1800.

 

[RecklessWOT]

So the current 350 is 175hp/275tq and I'm going to a 71 cadillac 500 which is 400/550 paired to a 4l80e. I looked into it and it would cost waaaaay more to get 350 to that kind of power.

Oh heck yes I approve of that swap. Sounds awesome to me! Personally I'll thank the stars you didn't say LS lmao

 

[Dano500]

Oh heck yes I approve of that swap. Sounds awesome to me! Personally I'll thank the stars you didn't say LS lmao

haha Thanks, man, honestly I don't know why more people don't consider the caddy motor. It has 450tq at 1500 rpm! And, it cost me $850 with all brackets/ accessories.

 

[yevgenievich]

I usually ended up about 600 for motor and 300 for transmission to keep them moving

 

[SquareRoot]

It would be fun especially described the way I just did, me, the dog, a square body suburban.

Don't forget the $1500 in gas money

 

[SirRobyn0]

Don't forget the $1500 in gas money

The one good thing is that gas prices would go down when I leave the Puget sound area and not get back to $5.20 a gallon for regular until I got back, so all those dollars spent in gas would feel like a deal!

 

[GTX63]

I just sold a 305/350 auto out of a 79 Bonanza for $600. Engine ran, but smoked. It can help with price and questions if you take video of the engine running while still in the truck.

 

[Dano500]

@GTX63 yes, I’ll definitely take video and hopefully get it sold.

 

[wuznme]

Sold my 69k mile 87' 305/400 complete pull out last Dec for $1600, buyer was able to ride in truck before pulled.

 

[Huckleberry]

Agree with Buck69. Post it on your local sale sight or Facebook. Shoot high. Negotiate the price. These things are always market driven. Meaning if someone wants it.....they'll pay for it. Goodluck