ALUMINUM BLOCK 0-326711 Value ???? Come In WHAT ??

[DRIVER155]

Hey Guys , I was askin on teamchevelle and one directed me over here . I know where a Alum. BBC block is and numbers are 0-326711 ....it's the first block listed on mortec.com . The guy wants a healthy price but not sure if it's real healthy . I heard they were put in factory race cars and only produced about 30 somethin . It needs all new sleeves and a couple head bolt holes repaired but other than that , it's nice . My buddy said the last time he saw one ...it brought $7500 about 3 years ago . I don't really know what it came in and wondered yalls opinion on the value ? Thanks

[Jeff H]

The '0-' on the front of the number usually means experimental or pre-production. It could be a prototype block. Soem collectors will pay more for those rare items but it's hard to put a real number on it.

[nuch_ss396]

Richard,

I'd suggest posting some images of the block, detailing
the part numbers, date codes, other stampings, etc.. I'd
also like to see the snowflake embossed logo to the upper
left of the timing cover if you can post that. Some members
here can then better inform you of what you have.

Steve

[DRIVER155]

Hey , it has no snowflake , the part # 0-326711 is on the frt. and back along with WDC (winters ? casting )??? , no dates , S15 on one part of the bellhousing , a number that is about 5-6 digits stamped in the frt. around the water pump hole ? that I forgot to get . He wants $10,500 and I thought there was plenty of room on the table to make a lil since its rarity and the ZL1's bringin 25-30K ??? Any input greatly appreciated .....2 guys are now saying it was a prototype canam block . The guy that has it says he has a drag racing article with Grumpy Jenkin's car pictured with this block in it , but another guy said that's wrong because Grumpy's car block had to come in a production car like the ZL1 ?? Is the price cheap , high , right on , or what ....I don't want it to slip away ? Thanks , Richard

[SuperNovaSS]

Where are ZL1 blocks bring 25-30K?



Jason

[nuch_ss396]

Richard,

This is out of the realm of my knowledge on the ZL-1 blocks.
If it is a Can-Am block, perhaps someone here can help you
figure out the approx. value. I however think your assumed
value is very high. The ZL-1 blocks are bringing crazy $$,
but I don't think this one fits that category.

Take a look at this recent eBay auction for a Zl-1 block
for reference. Good luck!

ZL-1 auction

Steve

[DRIVER155]

Hey Steve , I don't feel it falls in the ZL1 cat. either , but you know how crazy this stuff is now . I saw a ZL1 block not too long ago at like $25,000 ...auction ended early , motor was ready to go authenticated , prior crack damage , and there's an active ZL1 on there now at $10,000 with no reserve met and a few days left .....it's a raw casting that would need a few thousand dollars to finish machine everything if you took it to a top of the line shop . I'll keep digging and appreciate any contacts I could get in touch with . Thanks , Richard

[nuch_ss396]

Richard,

Those "rough casting" ZL-1 blocks are a real oddity. I have
as of yet to hear anyone bringing one of those to a useable
state ( post machining ). The cost to do so would have to
be prohibitive. That is, assuming anyone could find a shop
with capabilities to fixture a rough casting, do all the
necessary machining, and get it perfect. The gun drilling
for the oil galley's alone would be near impossible to get
right.

If any members here know of a shop with the capabilities to
perform the necesssary machining operations to bring a rough
casting ( block ) to a buildable state, please let me know.
I'll then bid on the next rough casting ZL-1 block I see.

Steve

[DRIVER155]

Hey Steve , I wondered if that block could be actually finished myself . I did some more research on the block i'm lookin at and it was definately a prototype block ....says all "0-" blocks were and production was supposedly for over the counter sales , but GM made sure that didn't happen because they wanted these blocks in a select fews hands . Where would you try to sell this rare piece and whom to (EBAY) ? Sounds as if this block is more rare than the actual ZL1 , but i'm at a loss as to the TRUE VALUE also . Thanks , Richard

[Kurt S]

You need to contact Wayne Guinn, http://guinns-engineering.com/