What are 94-95 V8 Engine Brackets Worth?

Paul · Jul 8, 2008

I have two or three complete sets of 94-95 V8 engine accessory brackets with tensioners, and I'm trying to figure out what to sell them for. I've not seen a TON of them available online.

Do you think I can get $100 for a complete set with the tensioner? Do you think people would pay more for a set of powdercoated ones? Mustang people are typically cheap bastards so I don't know if it will be worth the effort.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

I have a bunch of stuff to unload for my friend (who's doing the LS1 SN95 mustang swap) so I'm trying to get decent money for it.

Paul.

Willis_98GT · Jul 8, 2008

you should powder coat all of them, looks like you cleaned up that transmission very well the other day, maybe you can come across someone that wants to make their engine bay look really nice and will just buy them because they look so nice.

Paul · Jul 8, 2008

I thought about it - but coating all that stuff takes significant time and effort. (not to mention electricity to run my huge compressor and oven) I don't know if it's worth it if it only increases the value $20.

Lightning Struck · Jul 8, 2008

Paul said:
I thought about it - but coating all that stuff takes significant time and effort. (not to mention electricity to run my huge compressor and oven) I don't know if it's worth it if it only increases the value $20.

agreed

5litrarag · Jul 8, 2008

Hey paul I might jump at this, but one quick question.... what color coating do you think would look good with a black TFS intake and valve covers?
This would be for my white car which I'm trying to keep understated, yet nice looking even when dirty since I dont obsessively scrub everything sterile on it.

Paul · Jul 8, 2008

Well, I have four different shades of black - so I'm sure one of them would match what you have. I also have silver, chrome, charcoal grey metallic, gunmetal gray metallic, black chrome, and ....

Paul.

5litrarag · Jul 8, 2008

hmmm, ok... let me think on that. How much do think those brackets/tensioner weigh? Trying to guesstimate how much it be to ship them here...zip code 91750.
Edit - a 351 swap takes our stock brackets doesn't it??

Paul · Jul 8, 2008

5litrarag said:
hmmm, ok... let me think on that. How much do think those brackets/tensioner weigh? Trying to guesstimate how much it be to ship them here...zip code 91750.
Edit - a 351 swap takes our stock brackets doesn't it??

I just weighed them - 14 pounds for the two big brackets and the tensioner. You can check shipping - my zip is 85308.

Yes, they will work on a Windsor swap - I use them on mine.

Also, if you're doing a Windsor swap, I have a bunch of windsor swap parts for sale - TFI distributor, GT40 intake, distributor shaft, widened fuel rails (for 94-95), SVO TB adapter and 65mm TB. I'm selling a bunch of stuff for my friend who took a 393 out of a '94 in favor of an LS1.

Paul.

xsoutherngun89x · Jul 8, 2008

hey paul im not gonna jack your thread but how is that swap coming. its been a long time since ive heard any updates...

Paul · Jul 8, 2008

xsoutherngun89x said:
hey paul im not gonna jack your thread but how is that swap coming. its been a long time since ive heard any updates...

Which swap? You mean on my convertible? That's been done for a long time - but I had problems with the clutch so I sent it back to McLeod to get rebuilt and have the discs resurfaced. I got it back, and it's sitting on my shelf. I've not worked on it for almost a year. I'm trying to get the notch running first, then back to the convertible.

Paul.

xsoutherngun89x · Jul 8, 2008

Paul said:
xsoutherngun89x said:

hey paul im not gonna jack your thread but how is that swap coming. its been a long time since ive heard any updates...

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Which swap? You mean on my convertible? That's been done for a long time - but I had problems with the clutch so I sent it back to McLeod to get rebuilt and have the discs resurfaced. I got it back, and it's sitting on my shelf. I've not worked on it for almost a year. I'm trying to get the notch running first, then back to the convertible.

Paul.

no no no, lol. i meant the ls1 swap. should have prolly stated that, lol

Javi · Jul 8, 2008

No Paul the LS1 swap that your friend is doing.

Paul · Jul 8, 2008

ooooOOOOOoooohhh. :hammer:

Sorry, your memory fails when you inhale too many powdercoating fumes. :rollinglaugh:

The motor and tranny are in. He's trying to figure out how to wire the computer so the ABS and everything still works.

Plus, he has an 810 rwhp turbo LS1 camaro and a 430 rwhp GTO that keep him busy. In fact, he's putting twin GT28Rs on the GTO now. He's a crazy sumbitch. :uglystupid2: :hammer:

Paul.

xsoutherngun89x · Jul 8, 2008

crazy sumbitch with deep pockets, lmao. keep us updated on that ls1 swap. has the potential to be an intersting easy combo for a track car

Paul · Jul 8, 2008

He doesn't really have deep pockets. He's had that camaro for a LOOOOONG time, and has been building it since then in various forms. His GTO is his daily driver. Also, he makes a little extra money because he basically tunes damn near every fast LSx in Phoenix. He's probably one of the best tuners in the southwest united states when it comes to GM stuff. He'll be updating the tune on my AEM when I put my T-Trim on.

Schiffy · Jul 8, 2008

i want the bracketry for my 351, how much for the dizzy and bracketry,paul?

OnyxCobra · Jul 8, 2008

Paul there are a few on eBay right now, maybe watch a few auctions and see what you could get for them.

uncltrvlnmatt · Jul 8, 2008

Paul, the tensioner is probably about $60.00+ alone. I paid $85.00 for my 4.6 4v.

Paul · Jul 8, 2008

uncltrvlnmatt said:
Paul, the tensioner is probably about $60.00+ alone. I paid $85.00 for my 4.6 4v.

Holy crap! Wow, I didn't know they were that expensive. I guess that's good though for me. I've been powdercoating tons of crap for my good friends lately, and I need some money to pay for all this electricity and supplies! :uglystupid2:

BadBlack95GT said:
i want the bracketry for my 351, how much for the dizzy and bracketry,paul?

Do you already have 94-95 brackets? I'd give you a discount if you sent me your old ones.

Let me look around for a price on the distributor. Or if you can find a few references and give me a fair price - it's yours.