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berencam · 03-15-2008, 06:05 AM

What is the best price and deal on a short block 350 remaned or new? i found one remaned for 800 + shipping. i already have the heads or i would go with a long block.

cdowns · 03-15-2008, 06:15 AM

if you want rebuilt check local autoparts stores and avoid paying shipping

**Palf70Step** · 03-15-2008, 06:27 AM

Local Chevy dealer.

BurnoutNova · 03-15-2008, 06:31 AM

look at local engine machine shops, sometimes they can build you somthing pretty reasonable for around that much $

and look in classifies, craigslist ad's, ect lots of time people part out thier projects before finishing them

Mint68 · 03-15-2008, 06:35 AM

I looked at them at a dealership the one day and they were very pricey. I think I saw some at advanced autoparts that were reasonable.

BurnoutNova · 03-15-2008, 06:41 AM

i used to work at advance... i would personally stay away from mass engine rebiulding factorys, ive heard and seen bad things from them. but im sure lots of other people have great luck with them before.

i'd say try a local place and help keep some of the small speed shops going.

Chevyman680063 · 03-15-2008, 06:54 AM

I've heard alot of bad things about the rebuilt engines from parts stores too, but there are some people who have had good luck with them.

**Boog** · 03-15-2008, 07:05 AM

B. Do you have any parts stores in your area? I mean like a Napa store. In the past a lot of them had an engine machine shop in the back. I feel much better looking the machinist in the eye when talking about working on my stuff. You can get a look at how clean or messy their operation is while you are there that may give an indication of their work quality.
I took my last one to a local independent guy. 1st thing he did was check my block for cracks in the lifter valley and sure nuff mine was cracked on both sides. CRAP! He provided me with another block, bored it 40, put in an RV cam, polished my crank and did my heads then assembled it for right at $1,ooo. I thought it was real reasonable with 1 yr warranty.
Maybe you can find one similar.

berencam · 03-15-2008, 07:13 AM

i do have an o reillys or two but none of them do any work here in branson. As far as a local shop i wouldnt trust any of the ones around here, they are all run by hillbilly imbreds(exuse me if i offend anyone or their sister/wife) i may be wrong but i have been to several around here in branson and they all look the same.

03-15-2008, 06:05 AM	#1
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	where to get short block 350? What is the best price and deal on a short block 350 remaned or new? i found one remaned for 800 + shipping. i already have the heads or i would go with a long block. __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

03-15-2008, 06:15 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: where to get short block 350? if you want rebuilt check local autoparts stores and avoid paying shipping __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-15-2008, 06:27 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,266	Re: where to get short block 350? Local Chevy dealer. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-15-2008, 06:31 AM	#4
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: where to get short block 350? look at local engine machine shops, sometimes they can build you somthing pretty reasonable for around that much $ and look in classifies, craigslist ad's, ect lots of time people part out thier projects before finishing them

03-15-2008, 06:35 AM	#5
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: where to get short block 350? I looked at them at a dealership the one day and they were very pricey. I think I saw some at advanced autoparts that were reasonable.

03-15-2008, 06:41 AM	#6
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: where to get short block 350? i used to work at advance... i would personally stay away from mass engine rebiulding factorys, ive heard and seen bad things from them. but im sure lots of other people have great luck with them before. i'd say try a local place and help keep some of the small speed shops going. Last edited by BurnoutNova; 03-15-2008 at 06:42 AM.

03-15-2008, 06:54 AM	#7
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: where to get short block 350? I've heard alot of bad things about the rebuilt engines from parts stores too, but there are some people who have had good luck with them.

03-15-2008, 07:05 AM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,538	Re: where to get short block 350? B. Do you have any parts stores in your area? I mean like a Napa store. In the past a lot of them had an engine machine shop in the back. I feel much better looking the machinist in the eye when talking about working on my stuff. You can get a look at how clean or messy their operation is while you are there that may give an indication of their work quality. I took my last one to a local independent guy. 1st thing he did was check my block for cracks in the lifter valley and sure nuff mine was cracked on both sides. CRAP! He provided me with another block, bored it 40, put in an RV cam, polished my crank and did my heads then assembled it for right at $1,ooo. I thought it was real reasonable with 1 yr warranty. Maybe you can find one similar. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-15-2008, 07:13 AM	#9
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: where to get short block 350? i do have an o reillys or two but none of them do any work here in branson. As far as a local shop i wouldnt trust any of the ones around here, they are all run by hillbilly imbreds(exuse me if i offend anyone or their sister/wife) i may be wrong but i have been to several around here in branson and they all look the same. __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

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