Hemi Value

[rayderluvr]

I have a lead on an original 426 hemi and matching automatic transmission, all stock, complete with both carbs.
What would a fair price be?

[Cooter]

Seeing as how you can buy a complete, new unit for like $17K?? I'd say the owners is crazy if he asks more. YOu know you'll NEVER find the original car they went to so that's the only selling point I can think of.

[FJMG]

Last year I looked at an original used 69 motor, carbs to pan including exhaust advertised for 14k. This was described to me as an "over the counter" long block as there were no vin or warranty tag on it.

Keep in mind also that just because the PK # on the trans indicates a Hemi case does not mean the Hemi guts are still in it.

Would be worth a shot to post a vin if it is a 69 or later block, you never know.

[Scaregrabber]

Not an easy question. It depends. Different years have different values, if it's originally out of a 69 Daytona or 71 HemiCuda it would be worth a lot more than if it was for a 66 etc. I've been running Hemi's since 1980 and would caution anyone purchasing used 426 Hemi stuff to be very careful. These engines were raced and abused when new and a lot of the used parts particularly cast iron is better off in the scrap bin. I wouldn't buy a block or heads without them being clean and magnafluxed and carefully measured. About the only used parts I buy these days are carbs, manifolds and rocker gear. I gave up trying to find good original heads and blocks years ago.

Sheldon

[charge69]

When I had mine rebuilt, I was told the carbs (1969 HEMI/auto AFB's) were basically onobtanium now as they have not been built in a long time. My rebuilder had all the loose parts re-cadmium plated and rebuilt the carbs including dyno-testing both carbs on a test-mule big block Chevy. He was a Holley expert and did not know much about Carter carbs. When we dynoed my engine, the carbs were almost perfect as far as air/fuel ratio and the engine ran awesome.

Getting to my point, if the motor you are looking at has original AFB carbs on it, the carbs alone are worth quite a bit. Try to find original carbs and see what they cost!  Ouch !

Here is what they look like rebuilt!

[1974dodgecharger]

Seeing as how you can buy a complete, new unit for like $17K?? I'd say the owners is crazy if he asks more. YOu know you'lkl NEVER find the original car they went to so that's the only selling point I can think of.

Gen 3 426 are nice....or just do old school Gen 2.

[Troy]

I am no expert buuuuuut... for someone who needs an original Hemi they'll pay more than what a brand spanking new one is worth. Year is important. Don't forget, if you want to make a new Hemi look like a factory Hemi you still have to buy about $5-7k worth of stuff! As mentioned, a lot of the original Hemi parts just aren't available (carbs, accessory brackets, transmission components, etc.). Also as mentioned, a lot of the original stuff has been abused. I sold off all my Hemi stuff a few years ago but got about $4,500 for heads, rockers, air cleaner (with filter), and valve covers. It's real easy to put $10-12K into the top half. I've seen blocks anywhere from $3-6k depending on year and mileage. I bet a 71 would easily bring more than that. I never even looked at transmission prices - other than bell housings and I gave up at that point! The price is really going to hinge on condition. Otherwise it's just a guess.

Troy

[boys3rt]

As posted earlier, it may be worthwhile to post the VIN #'s and maybe an original owner would appreciate finding the original drivetrain. You never know the trade possibilities later may be to your advantage after.

Good Hunting