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Whoboy580 · 11-17-2009, 01:19 PM

Hey i was wondering what you guy think this motor is worth and if there is anything else you want to add.

406 Small Block Chevy- 4 bolt main casting# 3951511
Procomp Aluminum Heads- 64cc 2.02"intake 1.60"exhaust and 210cc runner
1.6 roller rocker w/stud girdles
SCAT 9000 cast crank w/ SRP flat top forged pistons, internally balanced
Edlebrock Dual plane intake
Weiland Single plane intake- 7546
Big Mutha Thumpr comp cam- Hydraulic Flat Tappet , grind # 295TH7
SRE mini torque starter
Motor will also come with stock heads
Was built to run on pump gas with aprox 10:1 comp ratio
Motor has aprox 1000miles on it, never raced

siguy · 11-17-2009, 02:57 PM

yes you have a nice sum of money into it but most are not going to give you what its worth ... so i would say on the open market you could get about $6500. for your set up. I know its worth allot more but i am just guess what people would pay for a motor set up like this

Tru2Chevy · 11-17-2009, 09:25 PM

Meh....I wouldn't be thrilled with a 511 block. That's an early 4 bolt main 400 block, and the later blocks (509s and 817s) are more desirable, as they have more metal in the main webbing area. I would be hesitant to use a 511 block as anything more than a street cruiser / occasional weekend trip to the track deal.

- Justin

BonzoHansen · 11-17-2009, 09:34 PM

most guys shy away form 4-bolt 400s, no?

Tru2Chevy · 11-17-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

most guys shy away form 4-bolt 400s, no?

Yes - the early (70-72, IIRC) 511 blocks were 4 bolt mains, and there was less meat in the main webbing = weaker than later blocks.

- Justin

JSPERFORMANCE · 11-17-2009, 10:22 PM

Not really a high dollar build.. Mostly chinese and cheap stuff.. Might make 400hp? Why are there boat motor mounts and mariene carb on it?

SteveR · 11-18-2009, 04:10 AM

The 4-bolt 400 blocks are weaker than the 2-bolt ones. With that build though you're not making a lot of power so it doesn't really come into play. It's not really worth a whole lot with some of those parts in it.

WildBillyT · 11-18-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveR

The 4-bolt 400 blocks are weaker than the 2-bolt ones. With that build though you're not making a lot of power so it doesn't really come into play. It's not really worth a whole lot with some of those parts in it.

This was my understanding as well.

509
511
817

In that order, with 2 bolts being stronger than 4 bolts.

RamAir95TA · 11-20-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoboy580

Motor has aprox 1000miles on it, never raced

This made me chuckle a tad.