Re: CE replacement block or date code correct block
<span style="color: #3333FF">"I'll put my "Legends" concours judging hat on and give my best professional opinoin. If you want to have the most technically correct car if the OEM engine is gone, then a dated correct original engine is the best way to increase the value of the car and authenticity of the car. Next would be to install a restoration block, this is one that the casting date lines up with the car with restamped engine assembly numbers and vin numbers.
CE blocks do not have any value from a restoration stand point unless you have the dealer installed paperwork that came with the car. Having a CE block in a restored Z28 or SS, COPO, etc will net you very little points. Only thing worse than a CE block would be an over the counter Target motor from GM.
Hope this helps,
Jerry"
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I am going to agree with Jerry on this one,I rather have a correct dated block than a CE block. Today it just seems like it is the "IN" thing to do right now by putting in these CE blocks and saying that the original motor was blown and replaced by a CE block, but it does not mean squat without the proove. I personally would not pay extra money for a car with a CE block and i do not think it is any better than a date code correct block. A lot of restorers buy Starters/Alternators/Carbs/Smog/Distributor Etc... with date code correct components, why not do the same with a Block. Just my opinion.
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