vintageracer
12-06-2006, 02:31 PM
I have been offered a engine transmission combination for purchase and I would like an opinion on its value.
509 Casting SBC 400, almost complete and supposedly running with crank, rods, pistons, aluminum heads, timing set with aluminum timing cover, Comp Cams Roller cam, roller lifters, roller rockers, ARP head bolts, aluminum oil pan, aluminum valve covers, NO intake, NO balancer, NO distributor, NO water pump or accesories. Engine has been running in past, is nice and clean inside. I have not pulled the pan to look at the bottom to determine if ARP mains, 2 or 4 bolts, type of crank, rods, pistons etc.
Also attached is a 93-97 LT1 T56 transmission, correct flywheel older for older 2 piece rear main setup, clutch, pressure plate, bellhousing all bolted to the engine. This is a pull type setup for the hydraulic slave cylinder that is not included. No shifter handle.
The seller traded for a car with a "buddy" and this engine combination came with and for the project car. The engine "supposedly" ran good however there is no guarantee and I trust rebuilt or used engines as far as I throw them!
I have purchased the project car at a good price and this engine combination was slated for this car. I am sure there is decent value with the T56, bellhousing, clutch and flywheel. The engine also has value.
The engine appears to have been a running engine with the intake, exhaust and front assemblies removed. Below are the specs on parts that I know on both:
Engine block casting #3951509 (from my checking this is a 73-80 400 block), Aluminum heads GM 10088113 (88 up GM D port Aluminum heads with 1.94/1.5 valves stock) do not know if they are stock or have bigger valves. Heads are complete and bolted to engine. Cam is Comp Cams 12-417-8 CS XM 270 HR-12 Roller Cam with 218 intake and 224 exhaust lift @ 0.050 according to the cam card. Aluminum roller rockers, roller lifters, ARP head bolts, Comp Cams push rods.
Transmission is T56 with 1386-066-065-904 on the tail shaft and 1386-065-904 on the main case. The sticker is gone. The tag is loose from the tranny and has:
L2 55 0647
13 66 009
on the tag.
3 questions. How will this 400 run in everyone's opinion with a carb and or aftermarket FI, any input/opinions on the T56 setup and the biggy, What's the combo worth?
Thanks for you opinions!
509 Casting SBC 400, almost complete and supposedly running with crank, rods, pistons, aluminum heads, timing set with aluminum timing cover, Comp Cams Roller cam, roller lifters, roller rockers, ARP head bolts, aluminum oil pan, aluminum valve covers, NO intake, NO balancer, NO distributor, NO water pump or accesories. Engine has been running in past, is nice and clean inside. I have not pulled the pan to look at the bottom to determine if ARP mains, 2 or 4 bolts, type of crank, rods, pistons etc.
Also attached is a 93-97 LT1 T56 transmission, correct flywheel older for older 2 piece rear main setup, clutch, pressure plate, bellhousing all bolted to the engine. This is a pull type setup for the hydraulic slave cylinder that is not included. No shifter handle.
The seller traded for a car with a "buddy" and this engine combination came with and for the project car. The engine "supposedly" ran good however there is no guarantee and I trust rebuilt or used engines as far as I throw them!
I have purchased the project car at a good price and this engine combination was slated for this car. I am sure there is decent value with the T56, bellhousing, clutch and flywheel. The engine also has value.
The engine appears to have been a running engine with the intake, exhaust and front assemblies removed. Below are the specs on parts that I know on both:
Engine block casting #3951509 (from my checking this is a 73-80 400 block), Aluminum heads GM 10088113 (88 up GM D port Aluminum heads with 1.94/1.5 valves stock) do not know if they are stock or have bigger valves. Heads are complete and bolted to engine. Cam is Comp Cams 12-417-8 CS XM 270 HR-12 Roller Cam with 218 intake and 224 exhaust lift @ 0.050 according to the cam card. Aluminum roller rockers, roller lifters, ARP head bolts, Comp Cams push rods.
Transmission is T56 with 1386-066-065-904 on the tail shaft and 1386-065-904 on the main case. The sticker is gone. The tag is loose from the tranny and has:
L2 55 0647
13 66 009
on the tag.
3 questions. How will this 400 run in everyone's opinion with a carb and or aftermarket FI, any input/opinions on the T56 setup and the biggy, What's the combo worth?
Thanks for you opinions!