289 HIPO Block

Funny how prices have gone astronomically HIGHER despite the recession. When I purchased a similar dated HiPo block, with the main caps, counter weight, and crank 10 years ago, I paid the grand sum of $350...

I bought it because I needed the main caps, and still have the un-VIN stamped bare block (other parts are since gone). But, it may be .030 over.

Any idea as to the value of a C5AE-6015-E bare block? Just curious more than anything esle.

If someone really needs it, I suppose I could take it to a machine shop to see if it was standard bore, or .030 over etc...

i would be interested if it was standard bore. what is the date code and where in CA are you?

a standard bore will attract some interest....buy a micrometer at tool town for less trouble than loading the block in the car/PU and dragging it to the shop... and if it has not been cut, I am interested... how far are you from Seattle??

I'm west of Sacramento; I have the $20 Kragen/Checker/O'Reilly digital caliper, but wouldn't want to make a mistake and measure it incorrectly.

From what I can tell, the date code is 5B24, but make look like a 5G?

I will try to get the exact information out there shortly.

Chris

Read it with what you have, let us know with caveats, if its well over by your measure, [ 4.000 ] [ 4.030 ] etc let us know what you read.