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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Hey guys,

I'm helpin my buddy sell his LT1. Can ya guys give me a ballpark figure on what he can expect for it?


97' Z28 - original owner, clean title

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Less then 4000 miles on the current motor
Fresh 355 cid LT1 by Tom Masik Engineering - I have an extremely detailed build sheet
2 Bolt block with ARP main studs
Stock Crank
Stock Rods with ARP hardware
Forged Speedpro Pistons
Comp Cams 232/232 108LSA camshaft (Valve lift is right at .600)
Morel Lifters
Custom Pushrods
Comp Pro Mag Rockers
Lloyd Elliot Stage 3 hand Ported Heads with Ferrea Stainless valves, 918 Beehive Springs and Titanium retainers
Lloyd Elliot Hand Ported LT1 Intake Manifold
Holly 58mm Throttle Body
SLP Cold Air Intake
Pacesetter Ceramic Coated Long Tube Headers
Custom 3" catless Y-Pipe
Mufflex 3.5" Exhaust with spintec muffler single exit

Delteq Optispark Eliminator Ignition
CSI Electric Waterpump
Ford Green Top 42# Matched Fuel Injectors

T56 in perfect condition
B&M Short Shifter w/Billet Shift Ball
Spec Stage 3+ Clutch
Custom Steel Driveshaft
Strange 12 bolt Differential
4.10 Ring and Pinion

Powerslot Brake Rotors
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
KYB Gas Adjust Shocks
Lowering Springs


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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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The general theory in hard times is take the KBB value of the vehicle with miles on body and add 25% of the amount spent on modifications (not including install). In good times, 50%. If he can get people to pay more than those percentages, kudos to him
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Build looks pretty soild BUT it will come down to looks as well. Any pics ?
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Originally Posted by djjab57
Build looks pretty soild BUT it will come down to looks as well. Any pics ?

I'm working on getting a few pics.

It's a completely stock looking black Z28, great condition paint/interior.

That said, any guesstimates? I'm look at where the price should start
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Its hard for me to say seeing cars sell for different amounts depending on where you live, Here in the houston area i would say $3500 - $4500 depending on what it looks like. There are a lot here in my area and a bone stock one in ok shape sell from $1500 - $2500
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Miles on body? Options?

Like I said, look up KBB and add 25-50% of mods
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by marc97taws6
Miles on body? Options?

Like I said, look up KBB and add 25-50% of mods
130k on the body. KBB is good/great condition is $5,000.

I suppose i'll start the price at $10k?
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You can try.. I'd highly doubt anyone would buy it for that in this economy. I was originally considering reselling my car, but I have too much $$ into the transmission to consider selling it.

Whys he selling it? Sad
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im here in san diego and theres quite a few for sale here and in la built for the 4-7000 range just try and figure it out you can always go down but never go up best of luck to you
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you can talk economy all day but people are still spending money but it still depends on your area, Houston is thriving and doing excellent.
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Like I said, try the highest dollar... Wait awhile.. and if it doesn't sell, drop it down a bit.

At the end of the day, if the car is worth more to him than he could sell it for, he should probably keep it
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by djjab57
you can talk economy all day but people are still spending money but it still depends on your area, Houston is thriving and doing excellent.
Agreed, I can try posting it in multiple areas. Maybe even Texas.

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Like I said, try the highest dollar... Wait awhile.. and if it doesn't sell, drop it down a bit.

At the end of the day, if the car is worth more to him than he could sell it for, he should probably keep it
He's selling due to lack of funds to continue the project. It's been sitting since 08', I mean he drives it every few weeks around the block but that's about it.
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Originally Posted by nik1703
He's selling due to lack of funds to continue the project. It's been sitting since 08', I mean he drives it every few weeks around the block but that's about it.
Sad, sad! What all does he even have left to do to it? Looks like a pretty fun setup
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by marc97taws6
Sad, sad! What all does he even have left to do to it? Looks like a pretty fun setup

Really all that it needs is a good set of drag wheels/tires, maybe a little bit more in the suspension and a roll cage.

If anyone is interested on here feel free to shoot me a PM.

Thanks for the info guys.
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