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Jobe72 · 10-19-2015, 04:27 PM

Need a new engine for my 1972 Sierra. Has the stock 350 in it now, locked up the bottom end and don't have time for a rebuild. What crate engine will basically be a drop in that everything will bolt to?

I already have a newer HEI, Edelbrock carb, newer exhaust manifolds.

Looking at the 195hp-260hp GM 350 offered by Jegs. Just not sure it will bolt right into place and everything on my engine will swap over.

Thanks

leftybass209 · 10-19-2015, 04:32 PM

I would suggest the 350/260 crate over the 350/290. The 290 is not a good combination of compression and cam, causing temperamental issues with vacuum and timing. The 260 is just a 290 with a smaller cam. The plus side is the short block is good to 450 hp so, if you ever want to change the heads and cam you'd be good.

There are lots of crate engines though. Blueprint has some of the most impressive hp/tq numbers for the price that I've seen lately.

WarMonger · 10-19-2015, 05:18 PM

If you can assemble it yourself, you can save some money and get serious horsepower. Lots of builders won't do the little things like deck the exhaust ports and intake manifold, build you own plug wires to keep them clean, metal (NO RUBBER) fuel line from tank to pump, then to carb. Those little things are expensive, but make a motor stand out.

cdowns · 10-19-2015, 05:29 PM

I'd suggest that you decide on the crate you want and shop around for the best price and dont forget to walk in to your local gm dealership as many times they will match the price

i prefer to buy local in case of warrenty problems

67swb72klb · 10-19-2015, 05:40 PM

On sale now $1,299.99
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hugger6933 · 10-19-2015, 06:02 PM

The thing about the GM crate is if you do the right paperwork the warranty is good at the GM dealer. I would think t he $1299 one that is offered through JEG's right now would be a god choice.

10-19-2015, 04:27 PM	#1
Jobe72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 299	Best 350 crate engine for 1972? Need a new engine for my 1972 Sierra. Has the stock 350 in it now, locked up the bottom end and don't have time for a rebuild. What crate engine will basically be a drop in that everything will bolt to? I already have a newer HEI, Edelbrock carb, newer exhaust manifolds. Looking at the 195hp-260hp GM 350 offered by Jegs. Just not sure it will bolt right into place and everything on my engine will swap over. Thanks __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra LWB (Aquafresh) 1962 Cadillac Convertible 1962 Cadillac Sedan project

10-19-2015, 04:32 PM	#2
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Best 350 crate engine for 1972? I would suggest the 350/260 crate over the 350/290. The 290 is not a good combination of compression and cam, causing temperamental issues with vacuum and timing. The 260 is just a 290 with a smaller cam. The plus side is the short block is good to 450 hp so, if you ever want to change the heads and cam you'd be good. There are lots of crate engines though. Blueprint has some of the most impressive hp/tq numbers for the price that I've seen lately.

10-19-2015, 05:18 PM	#3
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: Best 350 crate engine for 1972? If you can assemble it yourself, you can save some money and get serious horsepower. Lots of builders won't do the little things like deck the exhaust ports and intake manifold, build you own plug wires to keep them clean, metal (NO RUBBER) fuel line from tank to pump, then to carb. Those little things are expensive, but make a motor stand out. Attached Images __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

10-19-2015, 05:29 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Best 350 crate engine for 1972? I'd suggest that you decide on the crate you want and shop around for the best price and dont forget to walk in to your local gm dealership as many times they will match the price i prefer to buy local in case of warrenty problems __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-19-2015, 05:40 PM	#5
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Best 350 crate engine for 1972? On sale now $1,299.99 http://www.ebay.com/itm/400764245043...AIT&rmvSB=true __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

10-19-2015, 06:02 PM	#6
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Best 350 crate engine for 1972? The thing about the GM crate is if you do the right paperwork the warranty is good at the GM dealer. I would think t he $1299 one that is offered through JEG's right now would be a god choice.



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