CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69SCSS · 08-19-2014, 11:50 PM

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/4622786880.html

Holy crap someone grab this... ROB!!! I'm looking at you!!!!!

68shortwide · 08-20-2014, 12:34 AM

Dear god. Wonder what shipping is.......thats one helluva f***** deal!

69SCSS · 08-20-2014, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 68shortwide

Dear god. Wonder what shipping is.......thats one helluva f***** deal!

I know... if I didn't already have an engine....

Ghostryder79 · 08-20-2014, 12:44 AM

$h1T...If only I had the money.

Mikeeal33 · 08-20-2014, 01:03 AM

Holy smokes.

68shortwide · 08-20-2014, 01:44 AM

I don't have a motor yet for my truck is the killer, don't have the cash though and I'm sure shipping would be an arm and a leg.

mrweld · 08-20-2014, 07:14 AM

sent e-mail, Ill buy it if it isnt a scam. Anybody know this person?

68shortwide · 08-20-2014, 07:21 AM

Nope. Good buy though. Have fun with it.

jacobgiles · 08-20-2014, 08:05 AM

sounds like it could be a scam? if not that's a smoking deal.

**nlped** · 08-20-2014, 09:06 AM

I'm gonna have to say, "SCAM". But, if it's the elusive unicorn, it'll be one heck of a deal.

MARKDTN · 08-20-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I'm gonna have to say, "SCAM". But, if it's the elusive unicorn, it'll be one heck of a deal.

I agree. The photo is in a showroom somewhere, probably not the actual engine.

1972RedNeck · 08-20-2014, 09:30 AM

It's got a phone number.

boraxman · 08-20-2014, 10:02 AM

Is the 8.1 the same external dimensions as say a 5.3 or 6.0?

Mindl3ss · 08-20-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by boraxman

Is the 8.1 the same external dimensions as say a 5.3 or 6.0?

Nah, it's a big block

If I hadn't just spent all my money on the truck and tools I'd look more in to this. I was just up there on Saturday with my truck, and for this deal I'd drive up there again.

GASoline71 · 08-20-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindl3ss

Nah, it's a big block

If I hadn't just spent all my money on the truck and tools I'd look more in to this. I was just up there on Saturday with my truck, and for this deal I'd drive up there again.

However it is not compatible with ANY 454/427/402/396/366 parts. The 8.1 is in it's own class. The offshore boat racers love them for their brute power. But are expensive as all get out to find parts for and maintain.

So if you guys are thinking it's a stroked 454... it's not.

The blurb he has on there is straight out of the CPP Marine Performance catalog.

Gary

mrweld · 08-20-2014, 01:34 PM

Id say its a scam too, Ive called, emailed a few times so Im calling bull&(#% on this one. Already found two more close to me, not new but low miles for 1500 bucks.

**LockDoc** · 08-20-2014, 01:38 PM

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The 454 exhaust manifolds will fit it and you have to use them to clear the frame on our trucks. You can also buy a 4 barrel intake manifold for them and use an HEI distributor if you don't want to spend the $700-$800 for a wire loom. You won't be saving much $ though as seen in this e-bay ad...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181408992627...84.m1423.l2649

LockDoc

Mindl3ss · 08-20-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

However it is not compatible with ANY 454/427/402/396/366 parts. The 8.1 is in it's own class. The offshore boat racers love them for their brute power. But are expensive as all get out to find parts for and maintain.

So if you guys are thinking it's a stroked 454... it's not.

The blurb he has on there is straight out of the CPP Marine Performance catalog.

Gary

100%

It's pretty much the LS equivalent big block

CG · 08-20-2014, 11:18 AM

Says its a marine engine .. will that pose problems?

MARKDTN · 08-20-2014, 11:25 AM

Marine engines are physically the same size, but can be harder to cool. In a boat you have an unlimited supply of 70ish degree water. In a truck, not so much.

Mindl3ss · 08-20-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Says its a marine engine .. will that pose problems?

Doing some quick research just says that newer marine engines are mostly the same as standard production. They say earlier engines likely had heavier duty head castings.

One explanation is that marine engines are always pushing uphill... so they are built heavier duty.

Another suggestion is they are the same but marine engines have some components replaced with less corrosive prone components (salt water is a killer for freeze plugs)

This was just my 5 minute google search, though.

Mr-Jack · 08-20-2014, 12:23 PM

If I had the money, i'd drive up there and pick it up.

trac209 · 08-20-2014, 02:39 PM

Scam

davepl · 08-20-2014, 03:01 PM

There are finally shops that are doing some headwork (porting) on these to take them up a bit. If this was a real deal it would have already sold into Texas, where they use all of these particular ones they can get for pumping something - maybe oil, I don't remember.

Anyway, it'd be a great motor if its a real deal and you don't plan to modify it.

davepl · 08-20-2014, 07:36 PM

I did send him an email, but since I'm local if its a scam he'd want nothing to do with me. Said I'd pay cash and come pick it up, but no response.

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68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! I don't have a motor yet for my truck is the killer, don't have the cash though and I'm sure shipping would be an arm and a leg. __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

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mrweld Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ten Mile Tennessee Posts: 73	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! sent e-mail, Ill buy it if it isnt a scam. Anybody know this person?

08-20-2014, 07:21 AM	#8
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! Nope. Good buy though. Have fun with it. __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

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jacobgiles Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 6	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! sounds like it could be a scam? if not that's a smoking deal. __________________ 69 C-10 pickup Last edited by jacobgiles; 08-20-2014 at 08:07 AM. Reason: grammer

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nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! I'm gonna have to say, "SCAM". But, if it's the elusive unicorn, it'll be one heck of a deal. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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mrweld Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ten Mile Tennessee Posts: 73	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! Id say its a scam too, Ive called, emailed a few times so Im calling bull&(#% on this one. Already found two more close to me, not new but low miles for 1500 bucks.

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LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,581	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! - The 454 exhaust manifolds will fit it and you have to use them to clear the frame on our trucks. You can also buy a 4 barrel intake manifold for them and use an HEI distributor if you don't want to spend the $700-$800 for a wire loom. You won't be saving much $ though as seen in this e-bay ad... http://www.ebay.com/itm/181408992627...84.m1423.l2649 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

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MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,153	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! Marine engines are physically the same size, but can be harder to cool. In a boat you have an unlimited supply of 70ish degree water. In a truck, not so much. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project



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08-20-2014, 12:23 PM	#22
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! If I had the money, i'd drive up there and pick it up. __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

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trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! Scam

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davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! There are finally shops that are doing some headwork (porting) on these to take them up a bit. If this was a real deal it would have already sold into Texas, where they use all of these particular ones they can get for pumping something - maybe oil, I don't remember. Anyway, it'd be a great motor if its a real deal and you don't plan to modify it. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-20-2014, 07:36 PM	#25
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: CL 8.1 496! For $1000!!!!!! I did send him an email, but since I'm local if its a scam he'd want nothing to do with me. Said I'd pay cash and come pick it up, but no response. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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