Whats the value of a ls6 454? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*bisquik65* · 07-15-2004, 08:25 PM

I have a 1970 chevelle ls6 454 it is still standard bore with the stock crank turned to 10-10. This engine was rebuilt in 1983 as the car was being tested it lost control at about 90 mph and spun into a used car lot . It totaled 9 cars including itself. I bought the engine from a guy who was going to put it in a model t f**d but gave up on it. Motor was a basket case in a basement and was told $500. for it. 1 hour later i was broke but i have a great motor in my 65 biscayne 2dr 4 spd bench bb clone. Would like to know what the motor would be worth in that cond. Thank you Erick

65 Biscayne pulling front end 8 inches off the ground

crazy longhorn · 07-15-2004, 08:53 PM

I think you done good ! A few yrs back, Im guessin about 15yrs....I went freakin roundy pounders with the wifey over an Ls6 crate! The tough part is that I could have had d@mn near had 2 Ls6 crates for what that BB Olds cost! they were about $2650 per at the time. when you build er up, you might think about dropping the comp ratio into pump gas levels, if you plan street use.....on the strip, go for it! that was a 450-460 hp mill! best of luck,crazyL

*bisquik65* · 07-15-2004, 09:16 PM

I have it is the biscayne and left the pop ups in it . It gets about 12 miles to the gallon anyway so why complain. It sits more than it drives. Only put 500 miles on it in the last year. But i have been offered $3500. for the motor. There are not many 65 biscaynes left.

CG · 07-15-2004, 09:20 PM

1970 LS6 chevelle is on my wish list.

cableguy0 · 07-15-2004, 09:26 PM

that engine is worth a ton to someone who needs it to finish a restoration those cars are going for mucho bucks and have become super rare

crazy longhorn · 07-15-2004, 09:40 PM

Dude, I am at a loss(confussed)its my wifeys fault! at any rate, if you have that BB in old "Bisquick" & you love it ....i would leave it there!

If you have a basket that somebody wants to drop $3500 on ....take that $3000 profit & smile all the way to the F&%#in bank

to replace that power, for that money.....well you caint brother ! it cost more than 3500 to set up that sb stroker in my longhorn (ouch)....crazyL

07-15-2004, 08:25 PM	#1
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Whats the value of a ls6 454? I have a 1970 chevelle ls6 454 it is still standard bore with the stock crank turned to 10-10. This engine was rebuilt in 1983 as the car was being tested it lost control at about 90 mph and spun into a used car lot . It totaled 9 cars including itself. I bought the engine from a guy who was going to put it in a model t f**d but gave up on it. Motor was a basket case in a basement and was told $500. for it. 1 hour later i was broke but i have a great motor in my 65 biscayne 2dr 4 spd bench bb clone. Would like to know what the motor would be worth in that cond. Thank you Erick 65 Biscayne pulling front end 8 inches off the ground

07-15-2004, 08:53 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I think you done good ! A few yrs back, Im guessin about 15yrs....I went freakin roundy pounders with the wifey over an Ls6 crate! The tough part is that I could have had d@mn near had 2 Ls6 crates for what that BB Olds cost! they were about $2650 per at the time. when you build er up, you might think about dropping the comp ratio into pump gas levels, if you plan street use.....on the strip, go for it! that was a 450-460 hp mill! best of luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-15-2004, 09:16 PM	#3
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	ls6 I have it is the biscayne and left the pop ups in it . It gets about 12 miles to the gallon anyway so why complain. It sits more than it drives. Only put 500 miles on it in the last year. But i have been offered $3500. for the motor. There are not many 65 biscaynes left.

07-15-2004, 09:26 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	that engine is worth a ton to someone who needs it to finish a restoration those cars are going for mucho bucks and have become super rare __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-15-2004, 09:40 PM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Dude, I am at a loss(confussed)its my wifeys fault! at any rate, if you have that BB in old "Bisquick" & you love it ....i would leave it there! If you have a basket that somebody wants to drop $3500 on ....take that $3000 profit & smile all the way to the F&%#in bank to replace that power, for that money.....well you caint brother ! it cost more than 3500 to set up that sb stroker in my longhorn (ouch)....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-15-2004, 09:20 PM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,131	1970 LS6 chevelle is on my wish list.

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