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70cst10_05 · 05-07-2003, 05:42 PM

Ok i have been throwing around the idea of gettin a 350/330 horse crate motor, are these really worth the 3500???I would think they are since my dads truck has a 285??horse vortec and that thing hauls, but anyway i was just wondering if anyone has one and the ups and downs with them, thanks
kevin

Old Chevy · 05-07-2003, 05:49 PM

Afriend of mine and myself just put that engine under tpi setup in his IROC and its still not right but still turns out 13.5's at the track.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Richard

68-Mike · 05-07-2003, 07:41 PM

Richard,

Just put that engine (just long block - p/n12486041) in my '68 with HEI, 600 Holley, & 700r4. Still in the break in period, but am very happy with it. Still have to get better gears in my rear end before I'm winning any sprints!!

Shop around for a good price. Don't go to your local dealer. I got mine from a dealer in NC for less than $2300 including freight delivered my house in TX!

http://www.highperformanceparts.net/.../12486041.html

68Mike

adamls · 05-07-2003, 07:50 PM

If your are planning on getting the 330/350 deluxe then I would step up to the ZZ4 for just a couple hundred more, you get a lot more power. If your not talking about the deluxe version then $3500 is way to high and is still slightly high for the deluxe. Got to Pace Performance Parts or Scoggin Dickey for good prices.

miket · 05-07-2003, 09:13 PM

Go the ZZ4 if you can afford it...my opinion is that torque is king....we buy HP but drive torque....so using the theory adamls described, I reviewed my options and for a "little more" and a "little more"....I wound up with a 502....but the ZZ4 is the way to go.....

adamls · 05-07-2003, 09:16 PM

Gotta know when to say "when"

miket · 05-07-2003, 09:17 PM

unfortunately I didn't and now I sleep next to my truck outside!!!!

SEVEND2 · 05-07-2003, 11:12 PM

Check at

www.summitracing.com

they had Great Engines for resonable prices

71gmcfanatic · 05-08-2003, 11:21 AM

Dollar for dollar the 350/330 horse gm crate motor cant be beat. As soon as I get the money I will be ordering this motor. You can find them for cheaper if you look around. The best prices ive seen are at www.goatuocenter.com

70 longbed · 05-08-2003, 11:38 AM

I was talking with a Chevy service manager the other day, and he said that some of the dealerships buy several of the crate motors just to stock them. They get a sizeable discount for doing so, and can pass that along to the customer. As a couple of others have said, look around. I heard that you could buy the 502/502 for around $6500. (Just thought that I would throw that in.)

miket · 05-08-2003, 11:56 AM

Thats about what I paid for my deluxe ZZ502.....carb to pan....complete ready to roll..came from Sallee Chevrolet in Milton Freewater OR...they have a website...they were great to deal with.....they had 6 ZZ502's in stock.

70 longbed · 05-08-2003, 12:09 PM

Yeah, that was the motor that we looked up. 502/502 deluxe. Dealer cost on it is around $7600 if I remember, but they buy enough for the discount, and pass it on. Maybe if I get rich I can buy one, tub a long wheel base 72, and play with it on the street and strip.

miket · 05-08-2003, 12:14 PM

it's a rockin motor...I nailed it for the first time yetserday....I have an open diff and 3.07's and from late first gear it smoked the tire through 3rd and just kept on going....I laid a black mark about 175 feet....I really need posi....and a bigger driveshaft....and new rear tires....

05-07-2003, 05:42 PM	#1
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	Gm motors Ok i have been throwing around the idea of gettin a 350/330 horse crate motor, are these really worth the 3500???I would think they are since my dads truck has a 285??horse vortec and that thing hauls, but anyway i was just wondering if anyone has one and the ups and downs with them, thanks kevin __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

05-07-2003, 05:49 PM	#2
Old Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 498	Afriend of mine and myself just put that engine under tpi setup in his IROC and its still not right but still turns out 13.5's at the track. Hope this helps Cheers Richard __________________ Broken Arrow, OK. 1977 Corvette, ZZ4 Crate, new interior, new suspension, new driveline, you get the picture, (new project / daily driver)

05-07-2003, 07:41 PM	#3
68-Mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 135	GM 350/330 Crate Richard, Just put that engine (just long block - p/n12486041) in my '68 with HEI, 600 Holley, & 700r4. Still in the break in period, but am very happy with it. Still have to get better gears in my rear end before I'm winning any sprints!! Shop around for a good price. Don't go to your local dealer. I got mine from a dealer in NC for less than $2300 including freight delivered my house in TX! http://www.highperformanceparts.net/.../12486041.html 68Mike __________________ 7th year of '68 C-10 LWB Rebuild in progress. Drivetrain done. Frame stripped, painted & rebuilt. Body/paint next. '18 Yukon '04 Sierra 4X4 ‘77 Chevy C-20 Camper Special ‘68 C-10 Shopping for a 69-72 4x4 Blazer or Jimmy

05-07-2003, 07:50 PM	#4
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	If your are planning on getting the 330/350 deluxe then I would step up to the ZZ4 for just a couple hundred more, you get a lot more power. If your not talking about the deluxe version then $3500 is way to high and is still slightly high for the deluxe. Got to Pace Performance Parts or Scoggin Dickey for good prices. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

05-07-2003, 09:13 PM	#5
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Go the ZZ4 if you can afford it...my opinion is that torque is king....we buy HP but drive torque....so using the theory adamls described, I reviewed my options and for a "little more" and a "little more"....I wound up with a 502....but the ZZ4 is the way to go..... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

05-07-2003, 09:16 PM	#6
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	Gotta know when to say "when" __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

05-07-2003, 09:17 PM	#7
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	unfortunately I didn't and now I sleep next to my truck outside!!!! __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

05-07-2003, 11:12 PM	#8
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	Check at www.summitracing.com they had Great Engines for resonable prices __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

05-08-2003, 11:21 AM	#9
71gmcfanatic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 101	Dollar for dollar the 350/330 horse gm crate motor cant be beat. As soon as I get the money I will be ordering this motor. You can find them for cheaper if you look around. The best prices ive seen are at www.goatuocenter.com __________________ 1971 gmc 3/4 ton, 350, t350

05-08-2003, 11:38 AM	#10
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	I was talking with a Chevy service manager the other day, and he said that some of the dealerships buy several of the crate motors just to stock them. They get a sizeable discount for doing so, and can pass that along to the customer. As a couple of others have said, look around. I heard that you could buy the 502/502 for around $6500. (Just thought that I would throw that in.) __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

05-08-2003, 11:56 AM	#11
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Thats about what I paid for my deluxe ZZ502.....carb to pan....complete ready to roll..came from Sallee Chevrolet in Milton Freewater OR...they have a website...they were great to deal with.....they had 6 ZZ502's in stock. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

05-08-2003, 12:09 PM	#12
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	Yeah, that was the motor that we looked up. 502/502 deluxe. Dealer cost on it is around $7600 if I remember, but they buy enough for the discount, and pass it on. Maybe if I get rich I can buy one, tub a long wheel base 72, and play with it on the street and strip. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

05-08-2003, 12:14 PM	#13
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	it's a rockin motor...I nailed it for the first time yetserday....I have an open diff and 3.07's and from late first gear it smoked the tire through 3rd and just kept on going....I laid a black mark about 175 feet....I really need posi....and a bigger driveshaft....and new rear tires.... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection



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