CE replacement block or date code correct block

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<span style="color: #3333FF">&quot;I'll put my &quot;Legends&quot; 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&quot;
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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 &quot;IN&quot; 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.