Re: 383 short block price?

["62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H" <62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I forgot to update that I did a quick review of 383s for sale online on ebay and came up with 20 listings ranging from $240 to $1,599.  Plus shipping.  Not all the ads were just the short block.

Here is the list of what I found.

Mopar 383 engine block $240.00 
1966 Mopar 383 engine block, standard bore, no ridge wear, has some light cylinder stains.  Includes main caps.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226723970844 

Mopar 383 engine block $245.00
Mopar B series block 383 CI casting date 6 / 1965. with main caps, casting # 2468130. Bore appears to be approx 4.270 (plus .020 ). Good mounting ears and rear corners. 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/276661400897

1968 1969 MOPAR DODGE PLYMOUTH 383 BLOCK CHARGER CHALLENGER CUDA ROAD RUNNER  $299.95
Needs machine work, possible sleeves.  Came with a 1969 Road Runner I purchased. The last photo is of the engine before removal.  Just the block is for sale, nothing else.  
https://www.ebay.com/itm/156853367858  

1969 Mopar Dodge Plymouth Chrysler 383 HP engine block With Heads $399.00
1969 Mopar 383 HP .Was removed years ago from a 69 dodge cornet years ago. Had a spun bearing. Block and heads are salvageable. Shipping is up to buyer but can help arrange if in the northeast. As seen in picture no cam or rocker shafts.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/406143401611

383 Mopar engine block $499.00
383 Mopar Engine Block (#72)
Appears to be fresh bore: 4.281 (+030)
Minimal pitting
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126040655549

1970 casting 246813012 383 block MOPAR $500.00
block only
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226716207650 

Used Engine Mopar 383 CID $500.00
383 CID engine long block...engine has a timing cover, water pump, cylinder head, timing chain, oil pump, camshaft, and valve covers included. It has a mileage of 10,000-24,999 miles and is an OE/OEM part number 2468130-6
https://www.ebay.com/itm/315738972770

1969 Mopar 383 HP engine block  $550.00
Bore: 4.2815 (+030)
Missing main caps
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126040660383

1965 OEM Original 383 Bare Engine Block Mopar Chrysler Dodge Plymouth A383 STD  $700.00
Should cleanup at 030 over bore..STD bore block…No spun bearings…No cracks…Barn find 383 bare engine block…Add crankshaft 250 dollars…Add connecting rod set 100 dollars
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285935263120

Original 1965 Big Block Mopar HP 383 STD Bare Engine Blk Chrysler Dodge Plymouth $750.00
no other details available
https://www.ebay.com/itm/286522772012
 
383 $900.00
1971 Dodge Mopar 383 Engine
The motor comes from a garage sale and will be sold as is. Engine has no carburetor, exhaust manifolds or flywheel....
The engine is not seized and turns freely. I was told it was removed from a running car. However, I can not guarantee this information. It does look ready to be installed again. However, I would suggest to pull the heads for a closer inspection and peace of mind before installation.
Please note that the engine have not been inspected for any damage or whatsoever. Therefore, all parts are sold without any warranty or whatsoever. However, I took off the intake and it looks that it does have new valve springs and lifters installed. So it's possible, that the engine was rebuilt at one time. It also has Mallory double points ignition installed. ...
Buyer must take care of the shipping. Pick up anytime preferred.
The engine is strapped to a pallet. The dimensions are estimated at: 36"x36"x36". he weight is estimated at 500lbs.
If you need the item shipped from Naples, FL 34117, get a quote at shiply.com. You will then receive the offers from the various shipping companies by email. Wait a few days and prices go down drastically. The longer you wait, the cheaper it gets ... You can also try freightcenter.com.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/196410558824

1968 STD 383 Engine Block Cuda Barracuda Challenger Charger Roadrunner Coronet $900.00
1968 Dodge/Chrysler 383 block and main caps…it’s standard bore, so it’s the perfect starting point for a build. I had intended to build it so I had it cleaned and inspected by a local machine shop. They said it would clean up easily with .030. I’ve decided to go with a 440 so I won’t be using this engine. Local pick up only in Newton, Kansas.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/336088543965 

1971 MOPAR G CODE 383 HP BIG BLOCK ENGINE BB DODGE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH CHARGER $999.99
1971 dated G code 383 HP engine. Block number 2468130 dated 11/11/0 for November 11 1970.The heads are part number 2462346. Driver's side is dated 292-0 and passenger side is 302-0. The VIN stamped on the side pad is 1A131614. There was no carb, distributor, lifters or pushrods with the motor when I got it. This motor was included in a parts lot and I do not have any history on it. It does not look like it's ever been disassembled and it turns over freely. 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256828363532 

1970 F383 Big BLK Mopar Bare Engine Block 383 STD Bore Chrysler Dodge Plymouth $1050.00
1970 F383 big block Mopar bare engine block…Correct for 1970 Dodge charger Superbee Challenger Plymouth Roadrunner Cuda…Casting Date 5-7-70…STD bore block…No cracks…No spun bearings …Should clean up at 030 over…Maybe 020 over…Fed Ex Freight shipping…Ask for price…Fastenal store to store freight shipping…Ask for price…Also have 383 Crankshaft…Add 250 dollars….Add connecting rods 100 dollars…Add 906 heads …300 dollars…Add water pump housing 100 dollars…Do not have the correct intake manifold or valve covers…
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285967345845

Mopar 383 Short Block  $1,199.00
comes with crank pistons, no oil pan, selling as parts /repair
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126443312566

1969 MOPAR 383 BARE ENGINE BLOCK 2468130  $1200.00
1969 Mopar Chrysler 383 engine block. Date code 12/27/68. Standard bore. Block has been cleaned and magnafluxed  guaranteed and documented to be crack free. Ready for machining.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/376240984114

OEM Original 1970 F383 Big Block Mopar Engine Block Chrysler Dodge Plymouth  $1200.00
Vin#OC133742…STD bore block…No cracks…No spun bearings…STD crankshaft…STD flat top pistons…906 cylinder heads…
https://www.ebay.com/itm/286311285908 

1965 MOPAR 383 BARE ENGINE BLOCK 2468130 $1200.00
1965 Mopar Chrysler 383 bare engine block number 2468130. date code 6/3/65. standard bore. block has been cleaned and magnafluxed guaranteed and documented no cracks. ready for machining. 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/376241006493  

1962 Chrysler 383 Cleaned And Crack Checked $1,500.00
I have block, heads, crank from a 1962 Chrysler 300
383 may also have tins and rods but for this listing it is just crank, heads and block pickup only but may consider shipping if arrangements can be made
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256799392968

Mopar 383 Engine Long Block $1,599.00
Doesn't turn been sitting in garage for 10 yrs, comes with oil pan crank, heads, pistons 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126443357664 

Thanks,
Gary H. 

>  -------Original Message-------
>  From: Donald Gallimore  
>  Sent: Aug 20 '25 19:51
>  
>  I'm a bit surprised by the $200-300 numbers for a shortblock.
>  However, I think the thought is that if you're going to blow money on
>  a motor, might as well go big (440), so who needs a 383? Next in line
>  is a 400 to create a stroker motor (even if it's only 17 cu in more).
>  
>  Akron Don
>  
>  On Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 07:20:40 PM EDT, Jim Jablonski
>   wrote:
>  
>  $100-$200
>  
>  Sent from Jim's iPhone
>  
>  On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 1:45 PM, 62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H
>   > wrote:
>  
>  > Hi all,
>  >
>  > What are some opinions on the swap meet price for a 383 short block
>  > (no heads) that needs to be rebuilt?
>  >
>  > (I think it is a 1967 383 but have not confirmed that.)
>  >
>  > What say you?
>  >
>  > Thanks,
>  >
>  > Gary H.
 
>  > -- 

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