Turbo Buick Acquired

[Hot Rodder]

Hi, hope I'm in the right forum. I am not a Buick Turbo guy but acquired a complete engine including computer several years ago at an auction. Is there a registry that will tell me what the engine came out of and most importantly that it is not stolen. I have no use for the engine and would like to sell it. How can I get some idea of its value? Any help or suggestions will be appreciated.

 

[Drac0nic]

Value depends on what year it is, wether or not it's stolen is another guess entirely. We'll start out with the basics; if it has a carb, it's pre-83, if it has serpentine belts with FI it's 86-87 and if it has V-belts with FI it's an 84-85. A good 86-87 motor will probably fetch over a grand if it's running and good condition/low milage, an 84-85 will fetch 5-600 probably, and you're lookin at a couple of hundred for a carb'd unit. IMHO the carb'd unit may get you more money parted out, as these have a special crank/pistons. If you're interested in selling, I'm sure you'll get a few PMs dropped to you about it. If it was an 86-87 and I had bread, I'd probably drop you a PM.

 

[Hot Rodder]

Thanks Drac,

IIRC its a throttle body FI (they didn't use any port FI on these did they?). Can't remember the belts. Its in storage and I need to take a look at it. I had hoped there was some online info on the numbers. I have friends that are LEO and can run the numbers for me. Thanks again.

 

[Hot Rodder]

I just saw some Bosch injectors for Buick Turbo on Ebay so maybe I'm wrong about the TBI. Its been quite a while since I've seen it.

 

[Drac0nic]

They never made a TBI Turbo Buick engine. Anything 84+ is port injection. For pics of motors and casting #s check the gnttype.org web site.

 

[cruzn57]

engine

sent you a PM,
just want to let you know I'm interested in making an offer, once you determine your asking price.
thanks
cruzn57