62radarlove

Looking at a 69 442 400 engine, doesnt run, heads are off. just trying to get a ballpark figure, thanks.

68442CONVERTCO

Can you turn the motor? Has it been previously rebuilt?

Allan R

I wouldn't pay more than $147.86 for a non running incomplete engine. IMO I would price it as a block. Would be different if it was a runner and complete. To me there's far less value the way it is regardless what car it came from. I would guess you're planning to put new crank, heads, oil pan/pump, intake, carb, pistons and connecting rods to say the least?

62radarlove

yes it turns didnt have more than 30k on it from what i'm told.

2blu442

G block 400 motors are harder to find than 455's. For a complete motor that's a solid rebuildable core, correct numbered bolt on's for a 1969 442, I'd have no problem going $500.

Octania

$50-150 if I'm buying it
$500 if I'm selling it.

Vega

Id offer $300 if it has heads with it. $100-$200 without heads depending on condition
You dont wanna low-ball the guy and aggrivate him. Olds stuff is already cheap enough as it is lol

Allan R

Understood, but John? It's not complete according to the OPs comments. And it doesn't run - don't even know if it might be seized. On that basis you still want to offer 500.00 for what might be a boat anchor? That was the basis of my earlier post....

Vega, see above. But I do agree that the buy/sell aspect is to avoid aggravation during the negotiations. I just would have a really hard time offering 300 on a non running questionable engine. G block or not.

RAMBOW

If its not the original engine for your car... then why go to the trouble and expense of building the 400 block?

You have a lot more power potential out of one of the 455s that you already have...

Visually they are the same at a glance until someone starts checking numbers... which if someone wanted to get into it, would reveal the vin & application stamping doesn't match... so really what was the point of it?

Plus, you already have the 455... Money saved right off the top.

62radarlove

All good & valid points, the whole reason of why i posted. I inspected the engine today & picked it up for $200.00. The heads were off which helped with inspection & the cylinders looked very clean & uniform, along with the crank & all so i went for it. My reasoning for what i will say is an investment was for purely resale value, although its not numbers matching it might help to pull a couple more bills out of her when that time comes. As blu mentioned they are getting more harder to find & although its not the most desirable engine it still has its place in history & thats why i got it. It will also provide a backup engine if i ever get crazy & blow away a few chevelles in the time i have it. Thanks all i appreciate all the inputs & welcome more as well, not all will agree with what i do but its the love of the hobby that i enjoy the most....after all isnt why we do it? Good day!

allyolds68

I bought a bare 400 G block with caps for $25 eight years ago "just to have", still got it....

Allan R

Glad you're happy with the purchase. Like you say - maybe some day. I myself probably wouldn't have bought it, but mostly because of space right now. Good luck with the rebuild!