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BAGGERSOCAL · 11-14-2007, 10:53 AM

I want to order a new Crate Motor 350 or the 383 .
were is the best place to order one i need to get some prices also.

Thanks

BAGGERSOCAL

SCOTI · 11-14-2007, 11:09 AM

Many have said Summit has competetive prices & shipping.

hotrodhomi · 11-14-2007, 11:11 AM

www.smedingperformance.com

berencam · 11-14-2007, 11:31 AM

your local gm dealer is a good place to start, you can get a 350 longblock for 1400 bucks. and you can pick it up at the dealers so no shipping.

cdowns · 11-14-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by berencam

your local gm dealer is a good place to start, you can get a 350 longblock for 1400 bucks. and you can pick it up at the dealers so no shipping.

and if you pay a bit more theres the comfort factor that they'd be more open to help you with the warrenty factor if something goes wrong

67ChevyRedneck · 11-14-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by berencam

your local gm dealer is a good place to start, you can get a 350 longblock for 1400 bucks. and you can pick it up at the dealers so no shipping.

BAGGERSOCAL · 11-14-2007, 12:35 PM

will try them first.
cant seem to find a price guide for there Crate motors on GM Goodwrench site.

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Originally Posted by berencam

your local gm dealer is a good place to start, you can get a 350 longblock for 1400 bucks. and you can pick it up at the dealers so no shipping.

hotrodhomi · 11-14-2007, 12:46 PM

What kind of power are you looking for? Budget?

drunkbus · 11-14-2007, 12:46 PM

crateenginedepot.com seems to have the best prices that I have found. Not sure about shipping since they are in Illinois.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-14-2007, 12:47 PM

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...row=6&pkgid=20

These prices are still a little high, but will give you a good idea. For some reason the 250hp crate engine is not shown. I called my local dealer and it's about $1,450 for that one. Dealer prices should be cheaper than the GPPD prices.

Greubin · 11-14-2007, 01:00 PM

When you do purchase the crate engine, make sure to keep all your receipts for the engine, maintain you oil changes and record dates / mileage, etc. I had valve stem seals fail on my 290hp engine, GM was difficult in work with but fixed the problem in the end.

streetstar · 11-14-2007, 01:01 PM

bring a Summit or Scoggins-Dickey catalog with you to the dealership if you go that route -- maybe they will come down even further

BAGGERSOCAL · 11-14-2007, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the info
im thinking the ZZ4 350 (TURN-KEY)

Mudder · 11-14-2007, 01:47 PM

Check around diffferent GM dealers. Some will give you better deals. Some would rather not mess with them.

Sinister · 11-14-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

www.smedingperformance.com

Those guys look like they have some good deals.

hotrodhomi · 11-14-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

Those guys look like they have some good deals.

They were very helpful to me. I would go back.

clemson71guy · 11-14-2007, 04:42 PM

i bought my zz4 350 at my local chevy dealer they had to order it but they dident charge shipping.

**Palf70Step** · 11-14-2007, 04:54 PM

This is the basic motor I used
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=10067353

I paid the same price at the dealer in January of 06

**N2TRUX** · 11-14-2007, 05:28 PM

Here's what I did on my Ramjet 350. I shopped every freakin website I could find, and get the bottom dollar deal. I called that site and they said it would be 2-3 weeks for them to ship.

I then called Summit Racing and asked if they had it in stock. They did, so I asked if they would match the "advertised" price. They looked it up and matched the price. Then they shipped it for free the same week.

It don't get much better than that...

jmuck · 11-14-2007, 05:32 PM

GM parts direct have several engines to choose from.
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/perfPac...rate%20Engines

**Bob B.** · 11-14-2007, 11:48 PM

I have bought a couple of GM crate engines from Martin Cadillac-GMC in West L.A. over the years. Had good prices and always had what I wanted in stock, including a 6.5L diesel.

69step4x4 · 11-15-2007, 02:24 AM

Try www.crateenginedepot.com

11-14-2007, 10:53 AM	#1
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berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: Were a good place to order a New Crate Motor? your local gm dealer is a good place to start, you can get a 350 longblock for 1400 bucks. and you can pick it up at the dealers so no shipping. __________________ 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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drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Were a good place to order a New Crate Motor? crateenginedepot.com seems to have the best prices that I have found. Not sure about shipping since they are in Illinois.

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Greubin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SJC Posts: 158	Re: Were a good place to order a New Crate Motor? When you do purchase the crate engine, make sure to keep all your receipts for the engine, maintain you oil changes and record dates / mileage, etc. I had valve stem seals fail on my 290hp engine, GM was difficult in work with but fixed the problem in the end. __________________ ___________ Greubin '71 C20 custom - GM Crate 350CI/290HP, BTO 700R4 level II, Qjet, and HEI

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streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Were a good place to order a New Crate Motor? bring a Summit or Scoggins-Dickey catalog with you to the dealership if you go that route -- maybe they will come down even further

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BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	Re: Were a good place to order a New Crate Motor? Thanks for the info im thinking the ZZ4 350 (TURN-KEY)

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