YoSammyT Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) I recently purchased a 1978 280Z that for the past couple of weeks has been my daily driver (just cause it's fun to drive). I used to own a 71 240Z and did the V8 conversion... I've been sorry since the day I sold it and vowed to do another one. The engine in this 280 is great. Bone stock, the odometer is at 33k (133k miles) and the car is in great shape. Before I pull it out I'd like to sell the engine/trans and show that they are in nice condition. My question is how much is a good stock engine with the 5-speed trans included worth? Should I sell them separately? I'm not selling them now, just trying to get an idea of their value. Thanks,.Tory Edited December 16, 2013 by YoSammyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecreatta Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I have three sets of NA L28 engines with 5 speeds. For the stock NA engines and trannies your looking at 200-300 in my neck of the woods for the pair. But I'm in houston. Local rates may vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helghast7 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 This is a very good question and I've been wondering the same thing. I hope more people comment, would be good Information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 See what they go for in the local wrecking yards, then add a premium for being able to hear it run. That's how I would see it if I was buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoSammyT Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 $300 seems pretty low, especially for both, but I'll keep an eye out in craigslist and ebay. If anyone has sold one or both, running or not, let us know what you sold them for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctc Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I sold mine for scrap. $300 seems to be market value for l28 running. Haven't been able to give my extra transmissions away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecreatta Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 The money in Zcars are in the bodies. The engines never die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoSammyT Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Just thought I'd give an update. I put the engine / transmission on Craigslist for $450 while it was still in the car so the buyer could see it running. Had a lot of immediate interest. Ended up selling it for a little less and included ECU, wiring harness, exhaust, and pretty much everything else connected to the engine. The V8 install went well. It was my second one (first one was 10 years ago) and it took me around a month of an hour or two here and there to get it running. Check out the quick video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hoQ-T0RX7E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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