Is this a good deal for a 351w?

[glennv]

I have a guy who is going to give me a 351w and c6 trans from a 82 e150 van for 800. Both have 44k on them. I have a 65 vert that had a 200. Any thoughts on the motor and trans? I have done most of the suspension and brake conversions but what other items will I need. Fuel pump? rear cross member?

 

[RajunCajun]

I purchased a 94 F250 351W roller block and its trans EFI and all for 187 from local salvage yard , dont know milage but the block had just been rebuilt wasnt any sludge anywhere,

not saying this guy is givin ya a bad deal just saying you might want to shop around some more

 

[glennv]

The motor is a 351w 4v High Output. If that makes any difference. And he's going to install it.

 

[Hack]

It sounds too good to be true to me. Seems like the bargain of the century. ..which would make me very suspicious. Is the guy operating a company, or just a guy selling a motor/trans? If you strongly believe you can trust him, I don't think you need to shop more. You might want to look at the plugs, drop the pan and check things out a little before going ahead. Maybe some others here can suggest how to examine a motor.

The deal that RajunCajun says he got - well you can't get a deal like that around here. Well maybe you can, but a typical rebuilt motor alone is well over $1,000. A junk yard in my area would charge at least $500 for a motor and trans -as is, no guarantee. I would expect to pay $800 for someone just to install a motor I already own. I think I need to move.

One thing you should know is that your suspension and rear end aren't ready for that engine and trans. There's a 6 to 8 conversion post stickied in the chat forum, check it out. Maybe you already know this, but I just wanted to mention it.

 

[glennv]

Thanks for the info HAck. I'm trying to watach a movie and post at the same time so I'm not doing a good job at giving out info. The motor and trans are $800 and he's going to install it for $400. This guy is a friend of the family who has his own place. He is very trustworthy. I think he needs the space so he wants it out of the shop.

 

[RajunCajun]

The deal that RajunCajun says he got - well you can't get a deal like that around here. Well maybe you can, but a typical rebuilt motor alone is well over $1,000. A junk yard in my area would charge at least $500 for a motor and trans -as is, no guarantee. I would expect to pay $800 for someone just to install a motor I already own. I think I need to move.

Yea maybe I didnt explain very good
The salvage yard didnt know the motor was rebuilt, the truck was a beat up work truck but after a few mins of checking things, pan, intake, heads I found it had just been reassembled, under all that grime and sludge on the exterior of the motor and truck it had fresh internals

VERY RARE find in a salvage yard

guess what Im trying to say is what they dont know wont cost u

& yes the price I paid has a lot to do with my location in relation to other people in the US, I genneraly would pay 300-500$ for a run capable engine in a salvage yard around here.

 

[Hack]

Thanks for the info HAck. I'm trying to watach a movie and post at the same time so I'm not doing a good job at giving out info. The motor and trans are $800 and he's going to install it for $400. This guy is a friend of the family who has his own place. He is very trustworthy. I think he needs the space so he wants it out of the shop.

I've been away, sorry for the delayed reply. In my opinion, you should do it.



RajunCajun: very nice find. Wow. Good reason to dig around junk yards, besides just the fact that it's fun.