3.0L SC engine Value?

[bobswei]

I have a race car that I'm putting up for sale and some of my P friends have been saying to remove the engine and trans and sell seperatly from the chassies. So, my question is, what is a '78 stock 3.0L motor worth these days? The only ones close I have to compare, on ebay, are a 3.0L Euro and a rebuilt one with webers and twin plug (both are pictured below). Mine is pretty much completely stock and it's in the car and runs great. One on ebay is on a stand and, I guess, not testable.
Anyone know of any recent sales?
Thanks!

[carrera30]

Sounds like a lot of work! Assuming U R in the US, 165-180 HP. If it was build, as the Euro model, then maybe. Selling a unit w/o the engine will probably be a feat+/-
Good Luck

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[Matt Monson]

Rollers take a lot longer to sell.

I sold a takeout 83sc complete from intake and ignition through exhaust for $8500 six months back. It sold in an hour. I probably could have asked $10k and dealt with offers. I just wanted it gone.

[bobswei]

Not sure what "a lot of work" means. To remove the engine and trans? Cars pretty simple, less than 2 hours.
I did see a few rollers, one the same bodywork as mine, sold for in the $11k area, about 4 years ago. And one more recent for $18k that's "similar" to mine.
I've gotten the car cleaned up, getting ready for a try on BaT after the holidays. See where it will go. Two local guys are interested but no wires have been sent my way yet. So, I thought I'd put some feelers out.
Thanks for the responses with good info.
Bob

[Arlo911]

That first example is a Carrera 3.o engine, different engine than an SC. But overpriced nontheless IMO. I'm with Matt, around 8500$ for a quick sale.

[Munky King]

I’ve been in the market for an engine for a 3.0 on and off for the past year (a friend has a roller he wanted to sell, but I wanted to find an engine before pulling the trigger).

Even at $10k Matt’s engine would have gone in a week.

A working and driving 3.0 is a patient $15k sale or a quick $10 - $12k sale. Maybe a little more as Euro bhp.

Wish I had known you had one Matt!

I decided to buy a complete car in the end, because as you might have noticed, a ‘well used’ roller, and a separate engine tend to sell for more than a complete but well used 911. Also it saved me a bunch of headaches about whether it was all there and saved me all the little stuff that adds up ($50+ transmission bolts for instance).

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by Munky King

I’ve been in the market for an engine for a 3.0 on and off for the past year (a friend has a roller he wanted to sell, but I wanted to find an engine before pulling the trigger).

Even at $10k Matt’s engine would have gone in a week.

A working and driving 3.0 is a patient $15k sale or a quick $10 - $12k sale. Maybe a little more as Euro bhp.

Wish I had known you had one Matt!

I decided to buy a complete car in the end, because as you might have noticed, a ‘well used’ roller, and a separate engine tend to sell for more than a complete but well used 911. Also it saved me a bunch of headaches about whether it was all there and saved me all the little stuff that adds up ($50+ transmission bolts for instance).

I wasn’t willing to ship it. I was able to sell it because of the 2.8 out of that 914-6 I got from you.

[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by Arlo911

That first example is a Carrera 3.o engine, different engine than an SC. But overpriced nontheless IMO. I'm with Matt, around 8500$ for a quick sale.

neither of the motors he lists are comparable in price, or otherwise.

[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by voitureltd

Not to hyjack this thread but

I dont know in the nearly 19 years I've frequented this site I've seen a more egregious "not to hi-jack, but im gunna go ahead and hi-jack this dude's thread" ever..

Have you no shame voit?

[touringmandan]

Starting your own thread is so expensive and time consuming...

[voitureltd]

Originally Posted by touringmandan

Starting your own thread is so expensive and time consuming...

Good Idea.

[pmax]

$47K

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