Value of an LS1 lunati 383 Shortblock
10-28-2004, 09:05 AM
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Value of an LS1 lunati 383 Shortblock I have a all lunati pro billet shortblock w/ cam, w/oil pump and w/double timing chain that I want to sell what is it worth ?
It has less than 5000 miles on it. I just want to go bigger !
It has less than 5000 miles on it. I just want to go bigger !
10-28-2004, 10:25 AM
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If this is stock bore and 4" stroke, then it's worth about $2,500-3,000 in real street dollars. If it's an all bore 383, then add a grand to it. It's worth that much more from a performance standpoint.
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2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
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10-28-2004, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick G
If this is stock bore and 4" stroke, then it's worth about $2,500-3,000 in real street dollars. If it's an all bore 383, then add a grand to it. It's worth that much more from a performance standpoint.
with 5k miles on it, its not gonna lose half its value IMO
10-28-2004, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by kumar75150
a lunati 383 shotrblock with the rods he mentioned is worth $5000 new
with 5k miles on it, its not gonna lose half its value IMO
with 5k miles on it, its not gonna lose half its value IMO
10-28-2004, 11:31 AM
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If you live in the real world and use real dollars, nobody pays close to retail for a used shortblock. 50-65% is the norm. It's all driven by demand.
Ask $3,500-4,000 and be prepared to sit on it for a long time. Buyers with real cash in their pockets can find all stroke 383s for less. The difference between asking price and selling price is HUGE!
Ask $3,500-4,000 and be prepared to sit on it for a long time. Buyers with real cash in their pockets can find all stroke 383s for less. The difference between asking price and selling price is HUGE!
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2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
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10-28-2004, 11:38 AM
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I'd pay for the quality in Lunanti rather than some Eagle/Scat crap. It makes a big difference to those who are not cheap asses and want a trouble free stroker motor ! that can withstand 1000 HP
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Originally Posted by Patrick G
If you live in the real world and use real dollars, nobody pays close to retail for a used shortblock. 50-65% is the norm. It's all driven by demand.
Ask $3,500-4,000 and be prepared to sit on it for a long time. Buyers with real cash in their pockets can find all stroke 383s for less. The difference between asking price and selling price is HUGE!
Ask $3,500-4,000 and be prepared to sit on it for a long time. Buyers with real cash in their pockets can find all stroke 383s for less. The difference between asking price and selling price is HUGE!
10-28-2004, 11:45 AM
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I have one as well and am debating on getting a LS2 and go 402 Aluminum or 427 Iron. I figure the cost to be < $2000 to do the 402 and < $1500 to do the 427 iron block.
10-28-2004, 11:49 AM
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My only concern is the extra weight but I am leaning that way. Get a 6.0 block cheap punch it out to 4.125 and get new pistons and rings. Use you crank and rods and there you go...
10-28-2004, 11:50 AM
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You guys sound like 99% of the people out there when it comes time to trade in their cars. Everybody thinks their stuff is worth more than it really is. Reality is, the demand-driven market sets the market. Demand for Lunati 383 shortblocks is pretty low. The all-bore blocks are commanding higher prices.
Don't get me wrong. Lunati 383s are super strong and very high quality. It's just hard to find someone willing to pay full bullet when there are so many other good choices out on the market. If you haven't checked lately, this is a depressed resale market for performance parts. Lots more sellers than buyers. Prices are low. Lots of people hurting out there and they're dumping their parts for cheap.
Just don't shoot the messenger.
Don't get me wrong. Lunati 383s are super strong and very high quality. It's just hard to find someone willing to pay full bullet when there are so many other good choices out on the market. If you haven't checked lately, this is a depressed resale market for performance parts. Lots more sellers than buyers. Prices are low. Lots of people hurting out there and they're dumping their parts for cheap.
Just don't shoot the messenger.
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2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
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2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2018 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 Pat G tuned.
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Originally Posted by 2001 Pewter WS6
My only concern is the extra weight but I am leaning that way. Get a 6.0 block cheap punch it out to 4.125 and get new pistons and rings. Use you crank and rods and there you go...
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Originally Posted by Patrick G
You guys sound like 99% of the people out there when it comes time to trade in their cars. Everybody thinks their stuff is worth more than it really is. Reality is, the demand-driven market sets the market. Demand for Lunati 383 shortblocks is pretty low. The all-bore blocks are commanding higher prices.
Don't get me wrong. Lunati 383s are super strong and very high quality. It's just hard to find someone willing to pay full bullet when there are so many other good choices out on the market. If you haven't checked lately, this is a depressed resale market for performance parts. Lots more sellers than buyers. Prices are low. Lots of people hurting out there and they're dumping their parts for cheap.
Just don't shoot the messenger.
Don't get me wrong. Lunati 383s are super strong and very high quality. It's just hard to find someone willing to pay full bullet when there are so many other good choices out on the market. If you haven't checked lately, this is a depressed resale market for performance parts. Lots more sellers than buyers. Prices are low. Lots of people hurting out there and they're dumping their parts for cheap.
Just don't shoot the messenger.