428 and top loader 4 speed out of 69 mustang what's it worth

[bobbylipp]

Ok I found the old owner and talked with him and the engine builder. It was done around 2001-2002. It is a cobra jet block with the C scratch and date code of 8F24. The heads are truck heads and have been ported and hardened valve seats and guides and all that. Pretty big comp cam and springs and lifter were all new. It has fairly high compression and was built to run race or av gas. The timing is backed out now and it runs fine with 91 pump gas and no pings. Less than 2000 miles on it as it sat in a body shop for years and he lost interest in it. I know that knowing specifics on all that is really necessary but without taking apart the engine this is all I know and I’m not going to pull apart a perfectly good running engine. I’m looking for a ballpark of what this engine is worth. $2000? $10,000?  I want to be fair and be able to sell it. Also what’s the top loader worth? It’s originak to the car. 351 4 barrel 4 speed car from factory with 9 inch trac loc.

[jiffy]

Depending on the bore size, the short block is probably worth $2-3K USD, the heads and intake - maybe $500 if you can find a buyer.
Exhaust manifolds etc will make a difference if they are CJ items. Toploader - maybe $750 to $1000?

[Leny Mason]

So now what do you want for it. Leny Mason