What's it worth?

[darrells69]

Guys I have a 1969 383 engine with a build date of 6/10/69 currently it's missing the oil pan and intake, and the heads are removed but I have them.
this engine came with a car I bought and from the looks of it don't think it has been run in a long time. Not sure what to ask for it, any Ideas?

 

[69clone]

Pictures are a big help, but I would guess anywhere from 100 bucks to 500 or so depending on how it looks inside and the demand for them are in your area.

 

[darrells69]

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[racedodge]

hp block or no?

 

[darrells69]

I'm a newbie to mopar stuff, how do I tell if it is or not?

 

[red 69 runner]

it is stamped on the flat pad just in front of the distributor hole.should be stamped E 383 and the HP will be there to.E stands for 1969

 

[RustyRatRod]

I bought mine for 100 bucks. Machine work already done to the block and a standard polished steel crank. Although it is a non HP bare block, ALL machine work was done. All I had to do was put cam bearings and freeze plugs in it, clean it one last time and put it together. Although I am going to get the block decked for my build. 383s just don't bring a whole lot because everybody wants a stroker these days. 383 stroker pistons are available, but they are not cheap.

 

[darrells69]

Thanks for the info guys, I looked and this engine had a R stamped on it, so did the 68 block beside of it. However the numbers matching engine to my car does have HP stamped on it