I found a guy selling an L98 from another 88 GTA. He says it runs strong. The engine has 75,925.6 miles on it and the MAF sensor and alternator have been replaced. Other than that its completely original, no modifications. Now heres the kicker, he wants 1500 for it. I think thats a little to high for a 17 year old engine. whats everyone think??

 

Wow! I have a 10k mile 1989 350 TPI engine (all original) that I use on a test stand for building/testing harnesses. I'd be tickled to get $1500 for it.

He's asking way too much.

 

If that amout of $ buy a shortblock

 

Around here it cost that much to get a engine rebuild with a warranty! I paid $900 hundred for my long block assembly with shipping it came too $1100. Find a 350 from a junk yard and have some shop build you one but if you rush an try to get a engine for your car you might not be happy with your result.
Take your time find the best deal possible.

 

I've just sold my L98 Longblock for $200.00. Look around the classifieds here. You'll spot them.

 

The junk yards here sell them for $750.00 complete with engine, tpi, wiring and ecm.

 

I decided I was just going to have my old L98 rebuilt and built up with a HSR new cam and heads and stuff

 

Even better Ebay has some great deals on short blocks starting at $750 to $950