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72step · 09-13-2012, 06:26 PM

I haven't looked into crate engines vs machine shop prices in a long time; however, the last time I did the price of a regular 350 crate engine vs. a complete overhaul of a small block was right around the same. Now a lot depends on how good a machine shop you have locally, but at least with my local machine shop that I use he'll always throw in a few goodies for the rebuild price like a double roller timing chain and RV cam plus a warranty comparible to GM Parts. I understand you can get different crate engines but as you get more performance the price just shoots up real fast plus you have to pay freight. I guess I'm just a little lost as to how rebuilding a 283 vs. buying a 350 crate engine is so much more money?

09-13-2012, 06:26 PM	#8
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	Re: So many motors! I haven't looked into crate engines vs machine shop prices in a long time; however, the last time I did the price of a regular 350 crate engine vs. a complete overhaul of a small block was right around the same. Now a lot depends on how good a machine shop you have locally, but at least with my local machine shop that I use he'll always throw in a few goodies for the rebuild price like a double roller timing chain and RV cam plus a warranty comparible to GM Parts. I understand you can get different crate engines but as you get more performance the price just shoots up real fast plus you have to pay freight. I guess I'm just a little lost as to how rebuilding a 283 vs. buying a 350 crate engine is so much more money?