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Technical => Driveline => Topic started by: ShaneJ on February 02, 2009, 06:37:11 PM

Title: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: ShaneJ on February 02, 2009, 06:37:11 PM: I'm wondering if its worth me trying to sell my engine and gearbox or should I send it to the scrap metal joint?
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: ben on February 02, 2009, 08:04:10 PM: eeeebay. someone might want it??
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: Dano on February 03, 2009, 01:28:57 AM: I sold mine years ago...$120, but think n ow if in mint cond prob $250? :-\
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: John Abbott on February 03, 2009, 10:08:28 AM: Well i've got a little 173 in my truck and i reckon its one of the smoothest and quite red motors i've ever had. True, its not the most powerful power plant but it just ticks along. My old man used to have a hg holden with an even smaller 161 and that was just the same. Maybe someone on the oldholden site might be looking for one? If it is in good nick shane , why not try selling it.?
cheers..johnno ;D
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: ShaneJ on February 03, 2009, 10:25:32 AM: Its certainly in good nick and runs real well so when it comes out I might advertise it in a few places. I might even leave it in and advertise it so people can see it running.
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: hammers_spanners on February 03, 2009, 11:56:07 AM: Shane I wouldn't expect too much interest in it except for someone looking for an el cheapo eng. I buy running 202, red, blue, black & efi from $50 with trannie or gearbox. Most I'll pay is for a VK efi is $200 with everything. By everything I mean fuel tank, hoses, pipes, loom, computer etc.

Craig
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: Worzel on February 03, 2009, 01:00:18 PM: i sold a 202 (tired) on ebay for ;D 99 cents ;D
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: ShaneJ on February 03, 2009, 01:38:12 PM: Quote from: hammers_spanners on February 03, 2009, 11:56:07 AM
Most I'll pay is for a VK efi is $200 with everything. By everything I mean fuel tank, hoses, pipes, loom, computer etc.

Craig

Thats about $200 more than I would pay :P
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: ShaneJ on February 03, 2009, 01:40:02 PM: Its worth 60 cents a kg at the scrap metal yard ;D
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: Bren on February 03, 2009, 03:51:07 PM: they are still worth at least a few dollars... some people prefer them because they have bearings etc as big as a 202
but less power to destroy them, so they are generally not worn out.

then again if anyone buys my van and i'll throw in a free red 202 and a couple of 3 speed boxes for them if they want....
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: ben on February 03, 2009, 09:24:43 PM: thats a goos way to look at it hey.

hey shane you wanna buy my 173 and trimatic.. selling for only $100 it has a 202 head on it haha.. so it goes much better.. (not)
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: ShaneJ on February 03, 2009, 10:03:39 PM: Pass thanks ???
Title: Re: Whats a 173 and 3 speed worth?
Post by: ben on February 04, 2009, 11:04:11 AM: ok just cause im desperate to sell it to you shane ill lower the price to $96 but ill want to keep the block if im giving you such a good deal.. you happy with that? i am..

ben