[dell72]

What is a good price for a Gen 6 502 short block? The ad states its low mileage with arias big domed pistons, complete short block, no cam or lifters. I would have to change pistons before using it. What is a fair price to pay?

 

[modchevelle]

What crank and rods? Does it need to be shipped?

 

[dell72]

No shipping , Ad says forged crank and rods. Waiting for seller to call back with details. I'm assuming stock

 

[BACK FROM THE DEAD]

I'd say if you could get it for anything at or under $1500 would be a pretty sweet deal. Probably worth $1800-2000 really if not even a little more?

The type of crank and rods could make a big difference. "Forged crank" can still run a wide range price wise.
If it's a Lunati Sledge Hammer, or Callies Dragon Slayer it's gonna be a whole different ballpark than if it were a CAT-4340.

Any chance you could fly-cut the decks of the pistons to make them useable for your heads/build?
That could increase the potential value of it (to you) by quite a bit too, as Arias pistons are a pretty penny usually too. As well as being worth using if you could with a little "tweaking".

 

[modchevelle]

^^^ Hey I got a CAT-4340.. Dont make fun!!

 

[dell72]

I spoke to the seller, he stated it has arias pistons ,eagle rods,G.M. steel crank, fluid dampner, moroso pan and a SFT cam. He's asking $3200 but he stated that the price is negotiable .

 

[beachbum29]

I paid $2,200.00 for a very similar deal two years ago for my boat..

 

[dell72]

I think if I could get it for $2500, it wouldn't be a bad deal

 

[BACK FROM THE DEAD]

I think if I could get it for $2500, it wouldn't be a bad deal

I agree with this too.

 

[dell72]

So I spoke to the seller again and he did some more digging into the 502 as well as taking some pictures. the engine appears to have a G.M. crank & rods, pistons are arias, and a fluid dampner. I called arias and they stated that if I called with apart number they could advise if the domes could be milled down or not. I'm gooing to look at in person early next week. Is it still worth the same money considering it has stock rods and possibly unusable pistons. Basically I would be using the crank & block assuming the pistons can't be reworked.

 

[modchevelle]

I would say the pistons are not going to be for you but you can sell them to recoup some $ back.

 

[Chris R]

2500 would be pretty realistic and fair IMO.