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I found this on CL. What I find interesting is that it's black. Could it be a "one off" motor from GM or did someone have it painted or Powder Coated black?

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/2052696751.html

corvette95

interesting, I say someone painted it for a hot rod and never used it.

Muffin

Ad says it was for a Merc-Cruiser. I think marine engines are normally painted black. But if it a marine engine why does it have a power steering pump?

kimmer

Mercury made the LT5

ElvisGraceBo

$12,000.oo?!? You can almost buy a whole ZR-1 for that. I guess if it's new and never used it's rare?

cv67

They are rare....and expensive to rebuild. Have one in the garage with 5500 mi. Priceless to the owner

bldavis11

I agree with cuisinartvette. You could likely part out that motor for WAY more than $12K

corvette95

This is about the going rate for a NOS 405hp crate engine . Black may make it worth a little less or more depending on history. I have a unique 405 crate motor that seems to have red cam cover lettering instead of black, I thinking its because its a GM HOT PARTS engine instead of the usual GM leftover NOS crate engine for warranty claims. I have been researching the history of the motor for a while, I have some supporting documentation, but its certainly a "hot parts" engine.

ElvisGraceBo

Well, Butter my bread. I guess that's a good price. It certainly is a great looking engine and if new, the price is good too. Turn key 32 valve for $12,000, go for it.

pologreen1

When I sen the thread title, I thought of you and was thinking you might have a buyer it

H P Bushrod

I was ready to delete the thread (for being posted in the wrong section).....