10-02-2015, 06:27 PM | #1 |
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How much is a 327 worth?
I am about to buy a 68 Camaro and it has a rebuilt 327 with 2500 miles on it.
I am going to swap the motor and want to sell the 327 to fund a paint job. How much do the 327s sell for? Thanks |
10-02-2015, 08:17 PM | #2 |
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Depends on the specs of the rebuild and if it can be proven. I've seen a lot of engines claimed to be rebuilt and only sport a new spray paint job. If it was professionally done and with good parts, it could be worth quite a bit.
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10-02-2015, 11:05 PM | #3 |
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If it's the original numbers matching motor, a lot to the right person. But a collector car forum is a better place to advertise. Actually they are an awesome motor!
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10-03-2015, 06:15 AM | #4 |
Many claim that the 327 with a 4.00 bore and the 4.25 stroke is one of the best small blocks made. With a set of fuelie heads they made great power and reved really quickly.
If your engine is original to your car, you need to keep it at all costs. You'll regret letting it go. IMO it would devalue the car more than a car with an old paint job.
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10-03-2015, 08:07 AM | #5 |
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Numbers matching engine is worth a lot more than a non matching 327. Not many people building them or wanting them these days. They make great high compression/high RPM buzz bombs if you build the valve train for it but otherwise you are better off with more cubes. The bottom ends are very stout and they love RPMs.
If it is numbers matching or if it runs good as a driver, you should keep it. As a core, it depends but $450-$650 if it has better (or more) parts is all I would pay. JMO |
10-03-2015, 12:01 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the replies!
I don't think it's a numbers matching motor, that will be one of the first things I check. If it is, I will keep it in the garage on a stand. If not, I would like to sell it but would have to get alot more than $650 for it. |
10-14-2015, 09:23 AM | #7 |
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You're not going to get north of a grand for a 327 small block.
Consider that if you go to a big block motor, you have to change a lot of suspension parts along with brakes, and many other parts. It is a significant investment. If this was my car, I would build the 327 and enjoy the high revving fun. |
10-14-2015, 11:32 AM | #8 |
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283s and 327s are nice motors. I don't think you are going to get very much for one with Ls swaps happening every 20 seconds. You say you want to sell the motor to fund a Paint job. You will have to throw a whole lot more money at it or risk going to Earl Scheibs!
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10-14-2015, 04:47 PM | #9 |
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Or if it's even just the right date code block. But you need to find the guy whose restoration depends on that date code. Easier said than done.
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10-14-2015, 11:59 PM | #11 |
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Disregard my last. A 427 has 4.25" bore and 3.76" stroke. Most likely just a typo. My apologies. Funny that the math still works out though.
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