Reviews on GM's 350 HO? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

darrel_s · 08-23-2002, 04:21 PM

Close to the big $$ decision and looking for some advise. From what I've in past posts everyone seems to suggest putting a little more money in on the front end and stepping up from the 249 horse GM crate. Can't afford the ZZ4 (much less the 572 ). Anybody bought a 350HO? Good/Bad? Thanks

Tracy Focht · 08-23-2002, 04:52 PM

I have a couple friends that bought them...love them! They felt the power output, and warranty on top of that is very much worth it.

Good luck!

PanelDeland · 08-23-2002, 09:04 PM

Hot tip. GMPP just came out with a factory 383 for about $3800.00.I read an article about it in Truckin' I think.It is billed as a replacement motor for trucks and uses vortec heads.I beleive that price was with everything but a carb.
This 383 uses a stock bore, a 3.80 stroke forged crank, powdered metal rods with tapered bolts for strength and to give it clearance from the pan rails.
It is also supposed to come in a short block assembly.If you're going crate I would definitely check out this one.

08-23-2002, 04:21 PM	#1
darrel_s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 212	Reviews on GM's 350 HO? Close to the big $$ decision and looking for some advise. From what I've in past posts everyone seems to suggest putting a little more money in on the front end and stepping up from the 249 horse GM crate. Can't afford the ZZ4 (much less the 572 ). Anybody bought a 350HO? Good/Bad? Thanks

08-23-2002, 09:04 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Hot tip. GMPP just came out with a factory 383 for about $3800.00.I read an article about it in Truckin' I think.It is billed as a replacement motor for trucks and uses vortec heads.I beleive that price was with everything but a carb. This 383 uses a stock bore, a 3.80 stroke forged crank, powdered metal rods with tapered bolts for strength and to give it clearance from the pan rails. It is also supposed to come in a short block assembly.If you're going crate I would definitely check out this one. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-23-2002, 04:52 PM	#2
Tracy Focht Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Stillwater, OK 74075 Posts: 2,936	I have a couple friends that bought them...love them! They felt the power output, and warranty on top of that is very much worth it. Good luck!



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