Hi all. I'm new here. I need some advice on selling a small block I purchased on eBay about 7 years ago. My question is, am I better off selling it complete/ as is, or parting out? The problem I have is, I moved since acquiring the engine and lost all the documentation.

I am a very thorough person, I remember researching the build shop and I learned they are quite reputable. They were in Florida IIRC. What I do know is this: The engine began life as a 360. I was bored and stroked w/ a cast crank and now is a 408. It has 10.5:1 forged pistons but I do not know the manufacturer. It has an Ultradyne .620 lift roller cam, I do not know any other cam specs. It has ported W5 heads and a port matched dual quad tunnel ram. It also has a large capacity, deep oil pan. I also have, a brand new set of polished nickel tti, E-body headers for it. All has never been used, the engine was never fired. I do know the name of the shop and build are etched on the crank but I haven't pulled the pan in years to re-confirm. The engine shows no visible signs of corrosion and looks as good as the day it was delivered to me. Engine is about 90% complete. Needs distributor, carbs, a few gaskets etc.

I just would like some advice on the best way to recoup as much ROI as possible. I purchased the engine for about $4500 7 years ago. I do not have any aspirations of recouping this full amount, but obviously would like to do as well as I can. I really just want to unload it as I have a Harley build happening right now. Thanks for the help.

 

Tough situation. With no evidence of what is inside, it is just another small block.

 

what size headers do you got

 

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Depending on how much time you want to invest, might be worth while to pull it apart and start taking measurements. See if you can find any numbers and start running them.