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woodyjim · 09-08-2006, 10:18 PM

Hey Everyone!
I;ve been off the board awhile. Moved into a new house and got a baby boy due in November...gotta get the nursery ready and all... Oh well, ANYWAY... Looks like I'll be putting a new plant in my '84 Silverado. And as bad as I HATE to give up that good ol' 305 (HAHA) I plan to upgrade to a 350. I've been looking at the 330HP Deluxe HO on CrateEngineDepot.com and was wondering if anyone had used them before or new of a better site to check out. I also heard that you can use a GM discount when purchasing one of their crate engines. Does anyone know?
Thanks,
Jim

cliffsta · 09-08-2006, 11:00 PM

I'm plannin' on the same engine, the HO350. 330 horses and 380 ft/lbs.

Scoggin Dickey has it for less than 2400.

Slonaker · 09-09-2006, 01:43 AM

I wanted that engine, but it was a little out of my price range.

AFAIK, it has a one piece rear main seal. Make sure you get the right flexplate for it. I went the opposite direction. My '86 305 had a one piece rear main and I swapped it for an earlier style crate. The flexlates are not interchangeable.

I think it also uses vortec heads, so you will need to get a comptible intake. I'm almost positive your old one wont fit.

I bought my crate engine from Summit Racing. When factoring in shipping, they had the best price. Other people had comparable pricing, but had much more expensive shipping.

I never considered Scoggins Dickey since they are here in Texas. I would have had to pay tax.

I think Dave (LOHRTBT) had that engine in his truck that was stolen. You might PM if you have questions.

I have a friend who works for a local GM dealer. His price on my engine through the dealership was higher than through Summit, so check out all of your options.

Slonaker

84 400 · 09-09-2006, 01:55 AM

whaat about jeg"S? Also does there motor come with a warentee like gm has? I know that a person on here(name vades me) did a build up on a 2wd blazer tthat he built from a 4x4 and he got his werentee motor.
good luck on the hunt
84400

woodyjim · 09-09-2006, 09:15 AM

Thanks for the response. This engine in the deluxe configuration comes with intake, carb, distributer and flexplate for just under 3500.00. I think their shipping is around 250.00.

woodyjim · 09-09-2006, 09:16 AM

Thanks clifsta, do they have a web site? I'd be shipping to Alabama.

Jonboy · 09-09-2006, 10:57 AM

www.sdpc2000.com

09-08-2006, 10:18 PM	#1
woodyjim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Athens,AL Posts: 53	Crate engine Hey Everyone! I;ve been off the board awhile. Moved into a new house and got a baby boy due in November...gotta get the nursery ready and all... Oh well, ANYWAY... Looks like I'll be putting a new plant in my '84 Silverado. And as bad as I HATE to give up that good ol' 305 (HAHA) I plan to upgrade to a 350. I've been looking at the 330HP Deluxe HO on CrateEngineDepot.com and was wondering if anyone had used them before or new of a better site to check out. I also heard that you can use a GM discount when purchasing one of their crate engines. Does anyone know? Thanks, Jim

09-08-2006, 11:00 PM	#2
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Crate engine I'm plannin' on the same engine, the HO350. 330 horses and 380 ft/lbs. Scoggin Dickey has it for less than 2400. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-09-2006, 01:43 AM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Crate engine I wanted that engine, but it was a little out of my price range. AFAIK, it has a one piece rear main seal. Make sure you get the right flexplate for it. I went the opposite direction. My '86 305 had a one piece rear main and I swapped it for an earlier style crate. The flexlates are not interchangeable. I think it also uses vortec heads, so you will need to get a comptible intake. I'm almost positive your old one wont fit. I bought my crate engine from Summit Racing. When factoring in shipping, they had the best price. Other people had comparable pricing, but had much more expensive shipping. I never considered Scoggins Dickey since they are here in Texas. I would have had to pay tax. I think Dave (LOHRTBT) had that engine in his truck that was stolen. You might PM if you have questions. I have a friend who works for a local GM dealer. His price on my engine through the dealership was higher than through Summit, so check out all of your options. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

09-09-2006, 01:55 AM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Crate engine whaat about jeg"S? Also does there motor come with a warentee like gm has? I know that a person on here(name vades me) did a build up on a 2wd blazer tthat he built from a 4x4 and he got his werentee motor. good luck on the hunt 84400 __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-09-2006, 09:15 AM	#5
woodyjim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Athens,AL Posts: 53	Re: Crate engine Thanks for the response. This engine in the deluxe configuration comes with intake, carb, distributer and flexplate for just under 3500.00. I think their shipping is around 250.00.

09-09-2006, 09:16 AM	#6
woodyjim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Athens,AL Posts: 53	Re: Crate engine Thanks clifsta, do they have a web site? I'd be shipping to Alabama.

09-09-2006, 10:57 AM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Crate engine www.sdpc2000.com __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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