Thread: how much for a 460?

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hey guys, i got a 71 460 that was rebuilt and has 10,000 miles on it. its in my 84 f-250 right now and i am trying to sell the truck but if the truck cant go then im going to part out. how much does a 460 go for? the guy thats helping me change my clutch right now says it could go for 4,000 to 5,000 ( ) if thats the case then i am happily parting out.... anyways thanx for reading my inquiry...

Realistik ,its worth about 500 to 1500 depending on the buyer,if its a standard rebuild,if its full of high end racing parts and aluminum heads maybe 4000,but its used ,with no warranty and unless the builder is a well known one .........I bought a used 305 with less than 3000 miles for 75 dollars.
A 460 is more desirable than a 305 ,what casting numbers are on the block and what heads does it have...?
The guy down the street has a 90 extended cab 8 foot bed f-250 with a fuel injected 460 ,low miles,thats been for sale at 2500 for a long time ,truck looks new too ,no rust or clear coat peel at all,also has a fiberglass campershell.

the motor is a good one .. hi horse model .. perhaps a thousand bucks to someonewho is looking hard ..

if it has been a 460 all its life and in the f-250, its probably not a desirerable piece. if it were a SCJ or a CJ it might be another story. ive got a SCJ and a prepped ready to go block only went for 4700 bucks on ebay last month. but it was a saught after collectors piece. you might get 2 grand for the whole drive line if you can prove its rebuild time. , if it is stock that is. aftermarket parts drive the cost up somewhat!

If it's what came stock in '84, IMO you'd be lucky to get more then $1,000.00 for it. I have an '85 EFI engine in the shop I paid $150.00 for in running condition.....

Your buddy is being overly optimistic quoting you those prices. I've got a VERY built full roller 460 that I would be lucky to get $ 2000 for if I sold it, and it is a zero mile engine with lots of Cobra Jet and aftermarket stuff on it.

I honestly think if you got $ 1000 you would be doing well.

Don

Check what the 460 with transmissions are selling for on ebay and you will find out that Itoldyouso is on the money.



Good Luck

And if you haven't sold in these past 2 months well, time for a new game plan.

And smoke another bud

Got a 460 in my truck that I'm building up. Depending on whos looking to buy, with only 10,000 miles on a presmog desirable 1971, you might do very well indeed!. If you were here in CA. I'd give you 1000 bucks no questions asked, because to rebuild the heads and replace the pistons, bearing, balance and blue printing I'm looking at 3000, for the long block alone. The good thing about those engines is they tend to go the distance and are capable of some serious hp, the bad thing is it cost a fortune to build one up just look on line for any crate engine of that year. Good luck to you, I'd keep the engine and drop it in a hot rod!

After two months, I'd say he sold it already or has made a decision on what to do with it.

Thanks guys, it's cofusing following the time delay, I'll pay more attention!