Thanks, I appreciate your response. When I bought the engine, a very long time ago, it was in running condition and should not be a problem. I just took it apart to clean and ensure there was no problems as it’s been awhile but just have no time to reassemble and I did assume that whoever bought it would just strip it down again so reassembling would be a waste of time, lol.
Thanks, I will check out that forum.
I should have mentioned that having that type of forum here would be more helpful because the 340 is more of an A body engine. Most of the builds over at FBBO are big blocks. Over here, it is small block engines so the 340 value may register a bit higher.
I am expecting a lot of those responses…. Just want to get a fair price.One more thing don't let the 318 guys tell you it isn't worth anything they want it for scrap price...
It's not "all original" if it has a 650 holley. By all original I would expect it to have at minimum, the correct TQ, intake, exhaust manifolds, valve covers and oil pan. If any of those items are missing or incorrect, the value drops in my opinion. A good bare 72 STANDARD bore 340 block is worth 300-500 in my area. Your results may vary.
Still looking for an early 69 built 340 with 9B306021 VIN. It's always best to post a VIN when selling an engine, lots of people looking for their original. A 72 model year engine is less worth than a 68-71, but still should be in the $1200-1500 range unless it is the original engine for someone...
probably around 1000~1500 depending on condition and what all you mean by "complete".
2k is high side. 72 isnt really a show stopper it's downfalls are easily corrected. The block heads crank etc. is the meat and potatoes and some love the 72 intake and Thermoquad to include the trapdoor air cleaner. But I know what you are saying... if i bought a 72 in pieces Id build it up to earlier specs. I'm talking street not race motor racing is another realm. IMO if you are racing you aren't quibbling about money much or shouldn't be. Also lets be honest 2k isnt alot of scratch these days Im not insulted by that asking price, that actually weeds out alot of deadbeats and tire kickers IMO. If it was me id ask 2k and lower it if the phone didn't ring etc.
I agree 2k is high side negotioable Id be looking at the block is it bored can it be bored etc. Crank is it forged can it be turned down etc. a good core that still has meat on the bones etc. a good core is able to withstand 1 rebuild with machine work that means not sending it out and the shop says "its no good pitted needs a sleeve "etc. that to me is no go for the high side price. It is somewhat risky now that these engines are 50 plus years old.
$350/year storage fees. It's yours again.
I would say $1000 would be reasonable for a complete one depending on how you want to build it. For instance, if you are planning on building a stroker, you may only use the block, main caps, timing cover and may be the oil pan. Unless it is broken, it should be sent to the machine shop for full machining. I doubt it is assembly ready even though it is in good shape.I think we all agree ball park is over a grand anyway...even for a 72
