260hp Crate Engine Advice

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by Daman

$639 for crank, rods, flat top pistons, junk cam, in the block with oil pan and timing cover at the dealer here

I'd be up for that.

I'll assume flat tappet and two-bolt mains.
I wonder what machining a shortie like that would have had?

Would a buyer know?

If all the parts are 'GM new', including the block, that would be a steal.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by Daman

My question is why don't you guys just buy the short block?

I didn't buy either of these engines, and frankly I wouldn't. I can build a much stronger engine for the same money or less. Other people bought them and I modified them for the owners. A lot of people that buy those engines end up being disappointed in the power with them. That 260 gross HP is actually only around 180 net HP, which is the standard that engines have been rated since 1972. IOW, what I'm saying is if that one these engines was installed by the factory in 2104 Silverado it would rated at 180 HP. That means that it makes roughly the same HP as a typical modern 4 cylinder, but it does make decent torque.

With that said, they have their place. They have adequate for most people and are reliable. If I guys doesn't have the tools or ability to build his own engines, they are a great option for decent money.