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**HO455** · 10-10-2021, 02:18 PM

I agree with Jocko. The original engine installed makes the truck more appealing to a wider crowd.
In addition the majority of buyers won't have space or interest in the extra engine(s) so once the truck is sold without the original engine you will only have a core engine on your hands. Where if the original engine is installed and the new owner passes on the 383 you have a much more valuable engine to sell.
Having said this I am assuming the 383 is carbureted. There are buyers willing to pay more for fuel injection provided it is a nice, clean, well sorted out conversion.
Just my 2 cents worth of opinion.
And of course we'd love to see some pictures.

10-10-2021, 02:18 PM	#13
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,607	Re: Need help with production number I agree with Jocko. The original engine installed makes the truck more appealing to a wider crowd. In addition the majority of buyers won't have space or interest in the extra engine(s) so once the truck is sold without the original engine you will only have a core engine on your hands. Where if the original engine is installed and the new owner passes on the 383 you have a much more valuable engine to sell. Having said this I am assuming the 383 is carbureted. There are buyers willing to pay more for fuel injection provided it is a nice, clean, well sorted out conversion. Just my 2 cents worth of opinion. And of course we'd love to see some pictures. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377