Recommend somewhere for me to buy a 350 long block - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lifted07Duramax · 01-31-2014, 12:03 AM

Ive been looking on ebay and there are way too many companies to choose from and the price range is like 1500-5000 obviously depending on what comes on and in the motor.
Im looking to spend 2-3k
Im contemplating on buying a 65 chevy truck with a 350 in it. So I can probably use the intake manifold off of it among other things.
So Im thinking all I need is a long block? But Id defintely like one with a new timing chain and cover and all that.

So please recommend a site that sells good motors and good prices and has great customer service.

Mikemelton · 01-31-2014, 12:12 AM

I bought mine from Advance Auto Parts about 10 years ago and have never had a problem it was about $800 plus core for a two bolt main long block with warranty then not sure how much they are now but it's been a good motor. It came out cheaper than what I would have spent building the one I had.

Reyals Bemus · 01-31-2014, 12:13 AM

You CANNOT beat this for $2000:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Perf...ductId=1532025

I have it in my '64 and fitted it with TBI. Perfect in every way for a truck.

Lifted07Duramax · 01-31-2014, 12:21 AM

Thank you guys, what would be a good cam spec for good power and a nice lope at idle?

Also with that motor I would need to buy vortec intake manifold correct? Would it bolt up to the stock tranny in the 65? And would I need anything else to make the newer model engine fit?

Reyals Bemus · 01-31-2014, 12:27 AM

You just need an externally balanced flywheel and a vortec intake manifold like you suspected. Everything else including your stock trans bolts right up otherwise.

Lifted07Duramax · 01-31-2014, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reyals Bemus

You just need an externally balanced flywheel and a vortec intake manifold like you suspected. Everything else including your stock trans bolts right up otherwise.

After looking at it better I dont see where I can choose a cam or different heads. So Im defintely looking for something alil higher performance. Atleast 300hp

Lifted07Duramax · 01-31-2014, 12:36 AM

Or should I just take the stock 350 thats in it and get it rebuilt and add better heads and a cam around 212/212?

Lifted07Duramax · 01-31-2014, 12:42 AM

This doesnt look like a bad deal for the price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-350-33...14de56&vxp=mtr

Atleast I think lol

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 01-31-2014, 01:35 AM

Look at Craigslist Los Angeles ZZ4 1500.00 Brand New

01-31-2014, 12:03 AM	#1
Lifted07Duramax Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 32	Recommend somewhere for me to buy a 350 long block Ive been looking on ebay and there are way too many companies to choose from and the price range is like 1500-5000 obviously depending on what comes on and in the motor. Im looking to spend 2-3k Im contemplating on buying a 65 chevy truck with a 350 in it. So I can probably use the intake manifold off of it among other things. So Im thinking all I need is a long block? But Id defintely like one with a new timing chain and cover and all that. So please recommend a site that sells good motors and good prices and has great customer service.

01-31-2014, 12:12 AM	#2
Mikemelton Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hernando, MS Posts: 43	Re: Recommend somewhere for me to buy a 350 long block I bought mine from Advance Auto Parts about 10 years ago and have never had a problem it was about $800 plus core for a two bolt main long block with warranty then not sure how much they are now but it's been a good motor. It came out cheaper than what I would have spent building the one I had.

01-31-2014, 12:13 AM	#3
Reyals Bemus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 329	Re: Recommend somewhere for me to buy a 350 long block You CANNOT beat this for $2000: http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Perf...ductId=1532025 I have it in my '64 and fitted it with TBI. Perfect in every way for a truck.

01-31-2014, 12:21 AM	#4
Lifted07Duramax Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 32	Re: Recommend somewhere for me to buy a 350 long block Thank you guys, what would be a good cam spec for good power and a nice lope at idle? Also with that motor I would need to buy vortec intake manifold correct? Would it bolt up to the stock tranny in the 65? And would I need anything else to make the newer model engine fit?

01-31-2014, 12:27 AM	#5
Reyals Bemus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 329	Re: Recommend somewhere for me to buy a 350 long block You just need an externally balanced flywheel and a vortec intake manifold like you suspected. Everything else including your stock trans bolts right up otherwise.

01-31-2014, 12:36 AM	#7
Lifted07Duramax Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 32	Re: Recommend somewhere for me to buy a 350 long block Or should I just take the stock 350 thats in it and get it rebuilt and add better heads and a cam around 212/212?

01-31-2014, 12:42 AM	#8
Lifted07Duramax Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 32	Re: Recommend somewhere for me to buy a 350 long block This doesnt look like a bad deal for the price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-350-33...14de56&vxp=mtr Atleast I think lol

01-31-2014, 01:35 AM	#9
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: Recommend somewhere for me to buy a 350 long block Look at Craigslist Los Angeles ZZ4 1500.00 Brand New __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years



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