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I am reaching out to those that have already crossed the engine hurdle with your projects as I really want to learn before I buy. In my project car there is currently no engine. A 1965 nova could have come with a 283 cu in V8 or a 327 cu in V8 so that is what I am leaning towards now as I like the idea of keeping within the original offerings for the car. It may get migrated to fuel injection, and more updated technologies in time, but at the present I am starting to research what to look for.
So for those that have had to either source an engine for your project, or for those that have re-powered your ride, what was important in your search? Did you go with an older engine and rebuild, a new crate engine, or a late model engine swap?
With a 283 or 327 in mind, what would be reasonable for a used engine? I know that this will depend on the condition, but feel free to throw out a range for a basic stock built engine. I see them here in the northeast from $300 (you need to rebuild) through $3000 (already rebuilt) but how would I know if one really is a better deal than another? If there are other posts out there on this, i would appreciate any tips as to where to find so I can read up on the advice. I do not have any power now in the project, but I do not want an anchor...
So for those that have had to either source an engine for your project, or for those that have re-powered your ride, what was important in your search? Did you go with an older engine and rebuild, a new crate engine, or a late model engine swap?
With a 283 or 327 in mind, what would be reasonable for a used engine? I know that this will depend on the condition, but feel free to throw out a range for a basic stock built engine. I see them here in the northeast from $300 (you need to rebuild) through $3000 (already rebuilt) but how would I know if one really is a better deal than another? If there are other posts out there on this, i would appreciate any tips as to where to find so I can read up on the advice. I do not have any power now in the project, but I do not want an anchor...