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Best 350 crate?
I will be lookin for a nice 350 crate engine... Just want something simple, not crazy huge bored out monster, its gonna be my daily driver. Question is where can i find one for a good price and maybe even some warranty? Pics and websites would be saweet!! thanks fellas
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11-10-2010, 10:20 AM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
I can't speak for the simplicity, but when my trucks ready it will a ramjet 350 for me. Highly drivable, but enough power.
In my fantasies it would be a special edition 427.
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11-10-2010, 10:40 AM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
I put a 290 HP crate motor in my wifes chevelle that I got from the local Chevy dealer for around $1800 and it has been great .Plenty of power and very reliable and had a 2 or 3 yr warranty .You can get a 260 HP crate for even less .
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11-10-2010, 11:08 AM
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11-10-2010, 11:59 AM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
best to first check online for dealers of GMcrate engines to get idea of the full range of different options and price then once you are familar go to local GM dealer and see what they will do as far on price with the type you have chosen//i far prefer buying it local but by comparison shopping for the same unit and showing local dealer your results may save you a bit of money as those prices can vary and aren't set in stone
the GM brand new crates have better warrentys and no used/reconditioned parts
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11-10-2010, 12:51 PM
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11-10-2010, 01:10 PM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
google GM CRATE ENGINE
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11-10-2010, 01:43 PM
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11-10-2010, 01:12 PM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
summit carries them as well i think. Gm brand crates.
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11-10-2010, 01:36 PM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
If you know someone that works at a Chevrolet dealership you can probably get an even better deal than I got .Plus by going to your local dealer you save on shipping which with a motor is around $500 .They usually have plenty of crate engines in stock .Call around to different dealers and go with the best deal .I dont have any pics of mine but it looks just like any other stock 350 except my wife wanted some chrome valve covers and breather .I kept the original motor but the local engine builder wanted more to rebuild it to stock than the new crate motor was.
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11-10-2010, 01:41 PM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
I would check with your local engine builders. There a guy local to me that has completly rebuild 350 long blocks for around $1200. Three year warranty. He's been in business for years doing machine work. Builds lots of circle track engines also.
http://jacksengine.com/
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11-10-2010, 01:50 PM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
go on line to sd performance
or google g.m. performance parts.. and get the g.m. part # of the crate you want (the basic 260hp longblock) is 1600.00 then call around your local dealers,, then go get it, local.. |
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11-10-2010, 03:32 PM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
this is what mine has....
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...3-P62C273.aspx just a basic GM Goodwrench engine for a work truck... 3 yr, 100k mile warranty.... my spec sheet showed 250 hp, but this one shows 185hp.
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11-10-2010, 04:05 PM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
http://sdparts.com/category/gm-perfo...economy-engine
290hp 1900.00 http://sdparts.com/category/gm-goodw...nd-engine-kits 249hp 1500.00 both all new.. both avail at your local g.m. chevy/gmc dealer.. call around for best price.. |
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11-10-2010, 04:08 PM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
and to give an Idea, this is what I got http://sdparts.com/details/gm-perfor...parts/12568774
listed at 5500.oo I got it local for 4200.00 |
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11-10-2010, 04:19 PM
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Re: Best 350 crate?
thanks guys for pointing me in the right direction!!! you guys kick major A$$!
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