Crate short block value?

[jgordon]

A friend of a friend has a toyota crate "short block" (his words) that he supposedly paid $2200 for. Can anyone confirm that this would be the price from the factory (or from toyota usa)? I'm probably going to go take a look at it. In his words, he's desperate and wants to sell, so I'm thinking of making an offer on it. I thought a short block would be cheaper than that - and if so, maybe he's got a long block or something cool.

Thanks.

 

[jgordon]

This was for an 87 - so I'm assuming it's a 2F. sorry.

 

[Jan-78FJ40]

This was for an 87 - so I'm assuming it's a 2F. sorry.

2200 for a new 2F does not seem outrageous at all. But then I have no idea what the list price is.
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[jgordon]

Yeah, but for just the short block? still in the ballpark of reason?

 

[FJ40Jim]

My understanding is the 2F shortblock from toyota consists of block, crank, rods, pistons. No camshaft, timing gear, tin, oil filter, etc. It's a pretty "thin" definition of a shortblock. and a lot of money for 6 stock pistons and a crank.