So ive been browsing online looking for a GSR block. I found a block for $500, is that the average price or should i keep lookin? btw im in washington if that makes a difference

 

The price will always fluctuate between how well it is been kept, demand, and whether or not it was stolen. That could range from $300-$800. It all depends upon where/who it is.

 

500 aint bad, all depends on the condition as said

Unfortunatly nowadays everyone wants tons of cash for junk

 

Alright cool thanks guys. I think im gonna buy it. I wanna build a drag motor and i figured this would be a good block to do it with

 

Anything could be made to perform the way you want it, but that is a good start

 

Washington eh? Make sure it isn't stolen. I picked up a complete gsr block for $450 a year ago. I think price varies based on region to a degree. If its in good shape I'd say its worth $500;providing its not stolen.

 

Well i found a block in vancouver for $400, im gonna be picking it up on friday. Gettin stoked for the build.

 

why not whole engine if you don't mind me asking?

 

WHY do people throw around the term "Block" all the time? It's like saying you're going to buy some apples and saying you're going to get "some fruit."

"BLOCK" usually means a bare block
SHORTBLOCK = bottom end of engine: block, rods, pistons, crank
LONGBLOCK = Shortblock + cylinder head (can include manifolds)

$500 for a "Block", and you're getting robbed
$500 for a Shortblock, if it was in good running condition is a fair price, albeit a bit high
$500 for a longblock could be a good price, depending on condition. Good condition, running engine: it's a STEAL. Needs to be freshened up: Good price. Spun bearing: Fair price.

 

I agree with C Rock77. Ditto.

 

anything over 800 is a bad deal unless it comes with goodies.

 

I agree with c rock as well. My bad on the verbage, its gonna be a bare block, no goodies attached.

 

You're paying too much, unless it was just bored/honed/decked/cleaned.

 

ok so the guy messaged me back, apparently its coming with some stuff. Not sure what exactly, waiting for another message back. I'll post it up when i find out.

 

If it's a bare block w/ no rotating assembly, or not even a GOOD crankshaft, leave it. You're getting robbed.

For $500, that thing better be 100% pristine and not need machine work with a good crankshaft (especially if you're doing a build that will replace rods/pistons).