Wondering What My 383 Is Worth...Thinking Of Converting Over to A Gen II Hemi

[soundhd]

Have a 70 Roadrunner I purchased 2 years ago. Been toying with the idea of converting over to a Gen II Crate Hemi. Money is tight and wondering what my 383 would be worth if I tried to sell it after I purchased and installed the Hemi, the 383 runs great. Would include the exhaust manifolds, intake, carb, dist., coil, spark plug wiring, alternator, maybe even the A/C compressor, etc.....Runs great. Was rebuilt in 2002 and has I would say less then 3000 - 4000 miles on it since the rebuild, I have 3 other "classic's" so I pretty much try and take them all out at least once a week during the summer so I have not really put to many miles on it. The person I bought the RR from had 4 other cars and rarely drove the RR.
Not the original motor. Somewhere in it's history the motor got changed.
Reason for the upgrade.....have always wanted to own a Hemi Mopar...if I don't at least try now it will never happen...can't afford an original Hemi car.
Photos below.

Thanks

Below is the data on the 383.

ENGINE: 383 – 335 HP
SN#; OC257392
Right lower: #2468139-10
Left Lower: 8-18-69 2468130-10
(Engine is blue because all A/C Car Engines were blue..so I was told)

Parts Used In Rebuild (2002):
Cam Kit From Summit Racing; 7/21/03: Part# SUM-K6400; Cam and Lifters, Hydraulic Flat Tappet,
Advertised Duration 272/282, Lift .442/.465, Chrysler, Big Block, Kit
Lifters: Summit # SUM-HT2011; Lifter, Hydraulic Flat Tappet;
Distributor: Summit #DCC-3690431; Distributor, Electronic, Magnetic Pickup, Adjustable Vacuum
Advance,
Carburetor: Summit # CRT-9636; Carb AFB Performance Mopar
CARBURATOR: ( Approx 565 CFM Needed for a 383 CID Stock Engine): (Correct Carb is a Carter #4732; 630 CFM)) On Engine: Carter Competition Series # 9636 SA 2411 ( Approx 565 CFM Needed for a 383 CID Stock Engine) 9636 625cfm: Metering Rods 70x47, Primary main jets .098, Secondary main jets .095, Orange power piston step up spring

 

[HYRDGOON]

Taking a stab based on what you have but give or take $1000. I sold mine for $800 CAD (so $550ish USD) when I put in my crate GLWS

 

[1968rick]

So if the 383 is so good why are you going about a hemi update? Especially if funds are tight.

 

[monaco66coupe]

Is that the original engine for that car? If you sell it you are making a big mistake. If the budget is tight, 15k for a Hemi upgrade seems difficult to understand.

 

[mopar 3 B]

Is that the original engine for that car? If you sell it you are making a big mistake. If the budget is tight, 15k for a Hemi upgrade seems difficult to understand.

Not the first time for this post. For someone on a tight budget this doesn't sound like a real bright move. The car has had less than 4000 miles in 13 years what is the justification for a swap other than wanting a Hemi.
Better be figuring out what it will really cost to put the Hemi in and not just the price of the engine.

 

[68sprtsat383]

If that's the original motor I would not sell it. As for an upgrade a 440 would be cheaper than the Hemi, or just upgrade the 383

 

[Car Nut]

Is that the original engine for that car?

If that's the original motor I would not sell it.

No.

Not the original motor. Somewhere in it's history the motor got changed.

 

[monaco66coupe]

Sorry about that, I didn't see the last line of the post. Anyway, twelve years ago I converted my 67' GTX,and just going bone stock I had 15k in the switch. I was not happy with the results, resold the Hemi and all Parts, and luckily got my 15k back. I then put the numbers matching 440 back in. I love it just the way it is,, and all that labor as usual, was just that. But I escaped,,just my experience.If It weren't in the middle of Winter, I would be more Interested in your engine. PM me anyway, if you decide to sell it.

 

[Mike Gaines]

The way you get the "best price" for the motor is if you come across a guy who really "needs" a motor for his mopar and doesnt really care if it is 383 or 440...just wants a good running big block to put in his car.
For that guy to build a motor, even low budget build would cost a whole lot more than you could get out of yours.'
I can't really say what it is worth...but your best price will be for the fella who just needs a big block to put in his car.
And...you can put the motor on a pallet and build a crate around it and ship it by truck to about anywhere in the country for $500 tp $600. Shipping within a 1000 miles shouldnt cost over $350. Call you local truck lines and ask them how much a 700lb shipment in a crate, on a pallet, Class is "used automobile motor". You can put it in your pickup using an engine hoist and then screw the lid on the crate. They will use a forklift to get it out of your truck.The Crate Motor engine builders do it everyday.