How much should I sell my converter for?
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Car: 87 Monte Carlo ss
Engine: ZZ4 1.5 rollers 650DP
Transmission: Probuilt 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 8.5 GN 3.42
How much should I sell my converter for?
I have a continental 10" non-lockup converter with 12,000-15,000 miles on it out of my probuilt 700r4 that I want to sell.Whats a far price to sell it for? It works great but it is a little radical for a daily driver.I wanted to buy a edge or vigalante converter that is a lock-up with a 2800-3200 stall.The stall speed of the continental is 2800-3200 also.It stalled around 3000 in my monte with a zz4. It cost 550.00 new so I was wondering what I should ask for. It is rated for 475-525hp and 550+ftlbs of torque.It has been out of the car for about 5 months and packed away in a box ready to go. If you go to 700R4 & 4L60E Automatic transmissions specialists - ProBuilt you will find it under race converters. Thanks
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Car: 87 Monte Carlo ss
Engine: ZZ4 1.5 rollers 650DP
Transmission: Probuilt 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 8.5 GN 3.42
Anybody?Just a ball park figure.I was hoping at least 250 but I am not sure whats fair.
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It's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Converters can be damaged so there's no way to tell what kind of condition a used converter is in unless it's put into a car and driven. Unless someone is after a specific brand of converter with a specific stall speed and willing to pay the price, any used parts are only worth about 1/2 the price of new or less.
I've seen my converter cut apart a couple of years ago to see a crushed torrington bearing and bent fins so I know they can be damaged. Converter still worked but not as well as I liked which is why I had it inspected and rebuilt.
Unless you can give the buyer a guarantee against any damage, don't expect to get most of your money back when you sell it. Most people won't pay the high price for a properly built, high performance converter.
I've seen my converter cut apart a couple of years ago to see a crushed torrington bearing and bent fins so I know they can be damaged. Converter still worked but not as well as I liked which is why I had it inspected and rebuilt.
Unless you can give the buyer a guarantee against any damage, don't expect to get most of your money back when you sell it. Most people won't pay the high price for a properly built, high performance converter.
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Car: 87 Monte Carlo ss
Engine: ZZ4 1.5 rollers 650DP
Transmission: Probuilt 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 8.5 GN 3.42
I just need to find someone who wants it. I will sell it for pretty cheap.Maybe I will put it on the parts for sale forum and see if anybody wants it. Thanks
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