feeler- merlin 540/tremec tko600 value

[Bsinclair]

im looking at purchasing a builder car with a brand new merlin 540 and tremec tko600. since im wanting to do a ls conversion im thinking about selling the combo. any idea what its worth? the motor has start up run time only and the trans 0 amount of use. the merlin is a steel headed version and was $10500 when it was purchased.. i may decide to keep the tko but wont break them up until i sell the motor first. the package woud include the clutch and bell housing. any insight would be helpfull

[Vegas69]

Merlin has one of the worst reputations in the engine business but the TKO is still a fairly strong seller.

I wouldn't count on anymore than 5-6k for the whole lot.

[Gordz32]

make sure you check that there's no aluminum shavings in the motor like the one we got. Great motor once we put a new crank, pistons and hyd roller cam, and cleaned up the walls a little. Just be sure to inspect everything with a fine tooth comb.