280Zen Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Well, I am in the middle of a divorce and one of the items that my wife has is a SBC "010" block, bored 30 over. the heads have already been ported and polished, includes a fairly radical cam, radiator, and a few other misc items. All I would need is carbs, engine mounts, and a few other things. I've got a 86 300zx NA thats now blowing smoke and in order to replace rings and seals the engine would need to be pulled. SO.... Im thinking why not just replace the engine with this SBC and have a really Kick A$$ Z.. Now the bad part, The wife bought the block and heads some time back and had all the work done, now she wants to sell me the engine for $1200.00 So What do you guys think??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 What parts are on the inside? Any forged crank,rods,pistons? That's not a bad price assuming the motor is fresh. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zen Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 includes flattop pistons, crank, rods (already installed). the parts are not forged though. My understanding is that this "010" block is 6% nickel which makes it a bit heaver than norm also would make it stronger than the normal block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 not a bad price but dont pay it. She wont be able to sell it for that to anyone else unless she gets lucky. Negotiate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zen Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 I might could get her down to $900 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Pace has a brand new GM factory crate motor with a factory warranty for $1,189.00 (plus $100 if you don't have a core) http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp?3=3169 so $1,200 sounds to high to me unless it's got some goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zen Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Well, I got her to agree with $900 so I think I'll take it. Don't know what I'll put it in yet, I may have my 300zx sold. Hmmm I do have a 92 Geo Tracker sitting out back hehe, now that would be crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 For 900 bucks that's a steal. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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