Ok guys I purchased this engine a couple of weeks ago from a shop in huntington beach. According to the old man it was pulled out of a 21' open bow with a fresh rebuilt, only couple of trips since the rebuilt. Old man fired it up on the stand and I purchased it. When I ran the numbers it came back as Gen VI Marine. I even called the Chevy dealer and had them run the number and again it sure is a Marine Gen VI. According to them the bare block alone is 2800. I posted it on cl for sale and the best offer I got was 1500 for the block only the guy didn't care much for the heads. I really don't feel like selling the block alone.

I guess my question is, is 1500 a good offer and should I jump on it or should I ask for more or even better, is anyone on here interested???

Only reason for me wanting to sell it, its because its bone stock, never been bored or messed with only rebuilt about a year ago according to the old man. I have a opportunity to purchase a decent built 454 from a fellow member so there's no need for this motor.

Ok guys I purchased this engine a couple of weeks ago from a shop in huntington beach. According to the old man it was pulled out of a 21' open bow with a fresh rebuilt, only couple of trips since the rebuilt. Old man fired it up on the stand and I purchased it. When I ran the numbers it came back as Gen VI Marine. I even called the Chevy dealer and had them run the number and again it sure is a Marine Gen VI. According to them the bare block alone is 2800. I posted it on cl for sale and the best offer I got was 1500 for the block only the guy didn't care much for the heads. I really don't feel like selling the block alone.

I guess my question is, is 1500 a good offer and should I jump on it or should I ask for more or even better, is anyone on here interested???

Only reason for me wanting to sell it, its because its bone stock, never been bored or messed with only rebuilt about a year ago according to the old man. I have a opportunity to purchase a decent built 454 from a fellow member so there's no need for this motor.

When they said it was worth $2800,, did they happen to say anything about it being a 502?  The Gen 6 502 engines would demand more money than a 454. 

Thx for the info guys. After searching for another 454 and not finding anytrhing as half decent as this I came to the conclusion of keeping it and building it.

Thx again appreciate the input.