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Sadsack · 01-23-2008, 10:07 AM

Hey guys! Ive had major PC problems for a while now so been offline too long!!! I need some advice... I have access to a vortec 350 wih the center bolt heads (not aluminum) with less than 50,000 miles. It was removed from a local truck because it had a knock and had started using oil (he said not a lot but you know how that goes...) It is a short block (no intake water pump distributor manifolds etc) I can get it for $100...think its a waist>? I was thinking even if I didnt rebuild the motor the heads would be worth that...its from a 290 hp motor the best I can tell...the oil looked clean and no sludge in the valvae covers at all or the oil pan...what do you guys think?

01-23-2008, 10:07 AM	#1
Sadsack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East TN Posts: 171	Vortec Engine Worth Buying? Hey guys! Ive had major PC problems for a while now so been offline too long!!! I need some advice... I have access to a vortec 350 wih the center bolt heads (not aluminum) with less than 50,000 miles. It was removed from a local truck because it had a knock and had started using oil (he said not a lot but you know how that goes...) It is a short block (no intake water pump distributor manifolds etc) I can get it for $100...think its a waist>? I was thinking even if I didnt rebuild the motor the heads would be worth that...its from a 290 hp motor the best I can tell...the oil looked clean and no sludge in the valvae covers at all or the oil pan...what do you guys think? Last edited by Sadsack; 01-23-2008 at 10:23 AM.



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