mull Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Since no-one has replied to my last post in my project thread I'm springing the questiong to this part of the forum. So, here goes: Oh, and the original L24 engine (along with 5-speed tranny) is pretty much sold. Haven't been paid or shipped it yet, so I thought I'd check if it's just a plain old regular original L24. If anyone can make anything out of these numbers: What's the "retail" on a L24 with a 5 speed by the way? The odometer said about 60 000 miles when the engine was pulled/car torn apart - but who knows for sure. Judging from the rest of the car I'd say it's been to the moon and back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Hey Philip, since we're in Europe and almost no one needs stock L24s, I don't think you could get much for it. As a comparison, I paid 50€ for my L28 longblock. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who'd need an L24. As far as I know, P30 are the earliest blocks available in the 240Z with the L24 engine. Do you know what kind of head it has? IIRC your Z is a 73, so it should have the E88 head. Does it have roundtop or flattop carbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 As far as I know, P30 are the earliest blocks available in the 240Z with the L24 engine. Do you know what kind of head it has? IIRC your Z is a 73, so it should have the E88 head. Does it have roundtop or flattop carbs? Thanks for the info. As for the head, I dunno. I'll check later. Carbs are round top. Nice and shiny ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 If it's a '73, you could pull the 9mm rods and sell them on ebay if you can't sell it complete. I think the rods usually go for $70 - $100 US depending on how bad someone wants them. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 It's a -71. The car itself anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fast2Z Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Om du släber den til köbenhamn, så gir jeg kaffe Translated: (if you bring it to Copenhagen, i will invite you on coffe) Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Im pretty sure the 5spd tranny should be worth some money. It depends if its a A 5psd 1977-1979Z's or a B 5spd 1981-1983. The B boxes have a much taller 5th gear and are more desireable. As for Euro prices.. Im not sure.. For US prices I would say around 100-150 for the A box and 150 up for the B box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'm pretty sure this is the "A" type box, which came as a factory part in all Euro 240Zs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 If it's a '73, you could pull the 9mm rods and sell them on ebay if you can't sell it complete. I think the rods usually go for $70 - $100 US depending on how bad someone wants them. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Engine sold. Got about 9,5 sets of rods worth... : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 I get a little over $900 for the engine/gearbox and no-one even raises an eyebrow? I was expecting comments like "Wow, you could sell snow to a Yeti!" or "Yeah right, ever hear the one about little red riding hood?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 You sold it for 900$?! Jeez, who bought it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 You sold it for 900$?! Jeez, who bought it?! Some lucky guy who was in dire need of a L24/stock engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I get a little over $900 for the engine/gearbox and no-one even raises an eyebrow? I was expecting comments like "Wow, you could sell snow to a Yeti!" or "Yeah right, ever hear the one about little red riding hood?" wholy crap man.. LOL.. you could sell a ketchup popsickle to a little girl wearing a white dress on a hot summer day!!.. man congrats on the money for the old drive train.. I think that might be a recored LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 PYP Prices in So Cal have risen with the advent of some marketing guy realizing selling parts for their scrap value, while making for a brisk resale / salvage business, 'left money on the table' so now a transmission costs you $180, instead of the former $75, and the engine will run you around $250 with all accessories. Retail, probably double those numbers. Routinely I see L-Engines sell for $450, and the transmissions for almost as much if they are sought after (like an early a-box five speed)...normally a tranny will be in the $250 range. So in SoCal, I'd expect someone to reasonably expect $700 for the pair if bought separately, and probably $500 if bought together. Separates always seem to sell for more. Pieces parts, you know? That's why just about any Z-Car is easily worth $500, as long as it has engine, tranny and third member, you can recover costs and make it a 'freebie'. My wife, of course, does not understand this, and says to 'get rid of the junk in the yard'---hopefully it's all too heavy for her to move while I'm working on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droogie Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 My wife, of course, does not understand this, and says to 'get rid of the junk in the yard'---hopefully it's all too heavy for her to move while I'm working on the road. hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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