Mopar "516" Closed Chamber Cylinder Heads: How much are they worth?

cutta · 09-29-2008, 06:26 PM

Okay guys, I'm trying to get rid of three pair of original 516 cylinder heads and I want to know how much they are worth before I get rid of them. I've read that they aren't good for race purposes so I'm selling the ones I have. Please help, I really don't know how much I should ask for them.

They have been cleaned and magnafluxed:

Thanks!

Moparteacher · 09-29-2008, 06:40 PM

Unfortunately they are not worth much. Most combos where the 516 is legal also allow the 915 which is a better head all around, thus leaving the 516 with little to no market. Even the 906's have depreciated with the availability of cheap aluminum heads on the market today.

If you get $50. for the 516's consider it a good day. Keep in mind the more machine work the heads need the less they are worth.

With liners, mill, and seats cut they may be worth $80-$120. If you have to pay a machinist to do the work you'll never get your money out of them.

Sorry for the bad news.

cyclecyko · 09-30-2008, 12:22 AM

figure out a price and let me know. Happy to pay shipping.

Paul Precht · 09-30-2008, 12:41 AM

I just brought about 30 assorted 516-906-452 heads to the scrap yard for 9 cents a pound, I couldn't give them away. Paul.

cutta · 09-30-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclecyko

figure out a price and let me know. Happy to pay shipping.

I have a buyer that is willing to pay $100 a pair for all three pairs. If you are willing to match it and pay for shipping, I would definitely be willing to get those to you. Just let me know so that I get the other sets to the machine shop for a mag and clean.

Frank Bialas · 09-30-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Precht

I just brought about 30 assorted 516-906-452 heads to the scrap yard for 9 cents a pound, I couldn't give them away. Paul.

Hey Paul, **** I would have given you 10 cents a pound for the 906's, How have you been, are you gonna attend any races this year? ATCO this week, VIRGINIA next, and the DUTCH two weeks after that. HOPE ALL IS WELL

Paul Precht · 10-01-2008, 12:27 AM

Hi Frank, I hope to be at The Dutch as a spectator. I have some engine parts to exchange there. The first few years in PA have been a struggle financially, lack of work and some medical issues = broke. Hope to see you there, Paul.

09-29-2008, 06:26 PM	#1
cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 347 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Mopar "516" Closed Chamber Cylinder Heads: How much are they worth? Okay guys, I'm trying to get rid of three pair of original 516 cylinder heads and I want to know how much they are worth before I get rid of them. I've read that they aren't good for race purposes so I'm selling the ones I have. Please help, I really don't know how much I should ask for them. They have been cleaned and magnafluxed: Thanks!

09-29-2008, 06:40 PM	#2
Moparteacher Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boise Posts: 49 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mopar "516" Closed Chamber Cylinder Heads: How much are they worth? Unfortunately they are not worth much. Most combos where the 516 is legal also allow the 915 which is a better head all around, thus leaving the 516 with little to no market. Even the 906's have depreciated with the availability of cheap aluminum heads on the market today. If you get $50. for the 516's consider it a good day. Keep in mind the more machine work the heads need the less they are worth. With liners, mill, and seats cut they may be worth $80-$120. If you have to pay a machinist to do the work you'll never get your money out of them. Sorry for the bad news. __________________ Gary Weaver Moparteacher@yahoo.com

09-30-2008, 12:22 AM	#3
cyclecyko Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: houston tx Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mopar "516" Closed Chamber Cylinder Heads: How much are they worth? figure out a price and let me know. Happy to pay shipping.

09-30-2008, 12:41 AM	#4
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 725 Likes: 338 Liked 306 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Mopar "516" Closed Chamber Cylinder Heads: How much are they worth? I just brought about 30 assorted 516-906-452 heads to the scrap yard for 9 cents a pound, I couldn't give them away. Paul.

10-01-2008, 12:27 AM	#7
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 725 Likes: 338 Liked 306 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Mopar "516" Closed Chamber Cylinder Heads: How much are they worth? Hi Frank, I hope to be at The Dutch as a spectator. I have some engine parts to exchange there. The first few years in PA have been a struggle financially, lack of work and some medical issues = broke. Hope to see you there, Paul.