Price of a 350 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kenneth · 12-04-2003, 03:50 PM

So what would one expect to pay for a rebuilt V8 350 small block from a mid 70's truck. I've looked at the engine and it looks like it has been rebuilt nicely. It's a private seller. For what I want (basically just to get my car running) I think it's fine, but he's asking about $700. It comes with intake manifold if I want it, water pump, and a slew of gaskets. The oil pump isn't new though. Anyway, I know the price is cheaper than getting a rebuilt 350 from an engine shop, especially since I'm taking out a 305 (the engine shop told me if I went from a 305 to a 350 I'd have to eat the core charge b/c they couldn't use my 305). Any info would be great.
Thanks,
Kenneth

**old Rusty C10** · 12-04-2003, 04:22 PM

it depends on the mileage of that motor i got a GM crate motor from a junkyard with 30K on it for $350 i think that as long as its a recent rebuild $500-700 is not out of line. If they didnt replace the opil pump id be kind of wary that it was a half -assed rebuild and wonder if the thing is really rebuilt or just regasketed.; id need proof receipts of parts etc. thre was a car dealer here that would clean motors exceptionally well, paint them in the car carefully and change the valve cover gaskets and claim it was a recently rebuilt motor yet all it was was shined up anytime ya deal like this its buyer beware

Kenneth · 12-04-2003, 04:43 PM

Right, a few other points I forgot. The engine has ZERO miles on it. This guy rebuilt it himself along with some professional machining for things he couldn't do (thanks the head's up on the receipts, I totally should have asked about those). The engine hasn't even been primed. It's sitting in his garage ready to go, not even in a car. He said he was also willing to help put it in and get it going. I have a hard time believing the engine isn't rebuilt and it isn't conspicuously clean. As far as the oil pump goes he said he took it apart and inspected it for wear and tear and couldn't see any, so that's why he didn't buy a new one.
Thanks for the info.
Kenneth

phantom dually · 12-04-2003, 11:16 PM

I would wait and see what else comes along. I would want to here it run and see it drive before I trust a guy I dont know!!

Jonboy · 12-05-2003, 10:43 AM

can't you get a new GM 350 with a 50K warranty for around $1200 or so? I would save ny nickels and dimes and go that way, but that's just me.

**crossy** · 12-06-2003, 05:57 PM

I have rebuilt/sold/ a number of engines and i agree with everything that Bob (old rustyc10) said. NO, unless there is proof that the bottom end is redone. An oil pump is only $29 ! even less from a kit. DAVE

r0lf- · 12-06-2003, 05:59 PM

Well... ask him the specs on it, what parts he put in it, if he seems legit then maybe you should take him up on his offer and have him help break it in/install it.

*1972C10* · 01-02-2004, 02:42 AM

If you were to get a 350 built all you would really need is a 350 block you could use your 305 heads but you would be better off with some 882 or 993s or something similar,

Sounds like he is a back yard bubba Might Look around for something else alot of times people think they can build motors off the princeaple of monkey see monkey do but they dont know much about setting thrust or proper tourqueing methods little stuff that can cause an engine to fail prematurely

Locally here i can get a longblock 350 built for about 700 with flat top hypereutetic pistons moly rings clevite bearins rv cam hv oil pump 3 angle valvejob z28 springs double timing chain all the good stuff so you might just shop around for a good engine builder
Most of the time you can pick up a 350 core for little to nothing deping on people not knowin what they have or not careing anymore like if it started knockin or etc.

Either way good luck with your project .,

*1FaastC10* · 01-02-2004, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChevyGuyBC
700 us? or 700 canadian? i would say 700 canadian is a good deal, around 1000 here you can get a nicer engine then that..

yeah, its common for people from Texas to buy things priced in Canadian.

rogf4 · 01-02-2004, 06:06 PM

Why would the guy put all the money in the rebuild and not replace the oil pump that is the first thing on my list Dont know where you are located but you can buy a new crate 350 from Jim pace with 3 year 36 thousand mile warranty for $1250.00 depending on the year with no core

Ratpowerd67 · 01-03-2004, 01:03 AM

yup, thats what i used in my 4x4. i posted a pic of the truck on the 4x4 page. i used a new aluminum intake,coated headers and underdriven pullyies. that motor runs great. u cant beat em. i put it thru livin hell in the mud. to keep it safe i used a rev-limiter from MSD... rat

Nvbowtie · 01-03-2004, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rogf4
you can buy a new crate 350 from Jim pace with 3 year 36 thousand mile warranty for $1250.00 depending on the year with no core

Slight price increase for 2004

1208.84 w/core
1308.84 no core

2003 price was:
1189.00 w/core
1289.00 no core
http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp?3=3169

12-04-2003, 03:50 PM	#1
Kenneth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 53	Price of a 350 So what would one expect to pay for a rebuilt V8 350 small block from a mid 70's truck. I've looked at the engine and it looks like it has been rebuilt nicely. It's a private seller. For what I want (basically just to get my car running) I think it's fine, but he's asking about $700. It comes with intake manifold if I want it, water pump, and a slew of gaskets. The oil pump isn't new though. Anyway, I know the price is cheaper than getting a rebuilt 350 from an engine shop, especially since I'm taking out a 305 (the engine shop told me if I went from a 305 to a 350 I'd have to eat the core charge b/c they couldn't use my 305). Any info would be great. Thanks, Kenneth

12-04-2003, 04:22 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	it depends on the mileage of that motor i got a GM crate motor from a junkyard with 30K on it for $350 i think that as long as its a recent rebuild $500-700 is not out of line. If they didnt replace the opil pump id be kind of wary that it was a half -assed rebuild and wonder if the thing is really rebuilt or just regasketed.; id need proof receipts of parts etc. thre was a car dealer here that would clean motors exceptionally well, paint them in the car carefully and change the valve cover gaskets and claim it was a recently rebuilt motor yet all it was was shined up anytime ya deal like this its buyer beware __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-04-2003, 11:16 PM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I would wait and see what else comes along. I would want to here it run and see it drive before I trust a guy I dont know!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

12-05-2003, 10:43 AM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	can't you get a new GM 350 with a 50K warranty for around $1200 or so? I would save ny nickels and dimes and go that way, but that's just me. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-06-2003, 05:57 PM	#6
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	I have rebuilt/sold/ a number of engines and i agree with everything that Bob (old rustyc10) said. NO, unless there is proof that the bottom end is redone. An oil pump is only $29 ! even less from a kit. DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

12-04-2003, 04:43 PM	#3
Kenneth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 53	Right, a few other points I forgot. The engine has ZERO miles on it. This guy rebuilt it himself along with some professional machining for things he couldn't do (thanks the head's up on the receipts, I totally should have asked about those). The engine hasn't even been primed. It's sitting in his garage ready to go, not even in a car. He said he was also willing to help put it in and get it going. I have a hard time believing the engine isn't rebuilt and it isn't conspicuously clean. As far as the oil pump goes he said he took it apart and inspected it for wear and tear and couldn't see any, so that's why he didn't buy a new one. Thanks for the info. Kenneth

12-06-2003, 05:59 PM	#7
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Well... ask him the specs on it, what parts he put in it, if he seems legit then maybe you should take him up on his offer and have him help break it in/install it. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

01-02-2004, 02:42 AM	#8
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	If you were to get a 350 built all you would really need is a 350 block you could use your 305 heads but you would be better off with some 882 or 993s or something similar, Sounds like he is a back yard bubba Might Look around for something else alot of times people think they can build motors off the princeaple of monkey see monkey do but they dont know much about setting thrust or proper tourqueing methods little stuff that can cause an engine to fail prematurely Locally here i can get a longblock 350 built for about 700 with flat top hypereutetic pistons moly rings clevite bearins rv cam hv oil pump 3 angle valvejob z28 springs double timing chain all the good stuff so you might just shop around for a good engine builder Most of the time you can pick up a 350 core for little to nothing deping on people not knowin what they have or not careing anymore like if it started knockin or etc. Either way good luck with your project .,

01-02-2004, 06:06 PM	#10
rogf4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: whitesburg,Tn Posts: 223	Why would the guy put all the money in the rebuild and not replace the oil pump that is the first thing on my list Dont know where you are located but you can buy a new crate 350 from Jim pace with 3 year 36 thousand mile warranty for $1250.00 depending on the year with no core

01-03-2004, 01:03 AM	#11
Ratpowerd67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Trenton ,Texas Posts: 328	yup, thats what i used in my 4x4. i posted a pic of the truck on the 4x4 page. i used a new aluminum intake,coated headers and underdriven pullyies. that motor runs great. u cant beat em. i put it thru livin hell in the mud. to keep it safe i used a rev-limiter from MSD... rat

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