Engine Blew, recommendations?

[wesmigletz]

I've used this one with good results. It will eliminate as many variables as possible. Install with a new water pump for reliability.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-1...53.m1438.l2649

[un4gvn!]

Get one of the GMPerformance engines from Summit or Jegs. Direct bolt in using all your attachments. Stay away from eBay. Lots of crooks on eBay.

[wesmigletz]

Originally Posted by un4gvn!

Get one of the GMPerformance engines from Summit or Jegs. Direct bolt in using all your attachments. Stay away from eBay. Lots of crooks on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-1...STRK:MEBIDX:IT

The link I posted has a 99.7% positive feedback and over 29,000 transactions. I wouldn't hesitate to use them. If the price is lower than Summit or Jegs, he could ask them to price match. He could also ask a local GM dealer to do the same.

[jocko]

Originally Posted by un4gvn!

Get one of the GMPerformance engines from Summit or Jegs. Direct bolt in using all your attachments. Stay away from eBay. Lots of crooks on eBay.

Just to elaborate on a few other posts - Radley is a reputable Chevrolet dealer on the east coast that just happens to also have an ebay store. They also have a website, and they sell GM Goodwrench engines, just like Jegs and Summit. Usually for less money. I'm with you - I "fear" ebay too - but it's worth doing a little research before dismissing a great engine source just because they happen to also have an ebay store in addition to their brick n mortar and website stores.

WorkinLonghorn - I'm with Randy, your problem sounds like wiring to me. I'd start there. Hopefully not the cam, but try the easy stuff first at least. Good luck, very frustrating!

[saxart]

Originally Posted by wesmigletz

I've used this one with good results. It will eliminate as many variables as possible. Install with a new water pump for reliability.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-1...53.m1438.l2649

I put this engine in my truck last year for the reasons he mentioned above. It's a good engine, and the seller was excellent to work with. That's Radley Chevrolet, they are a Chev dealer. If they aren't listing those engines anymore, I would find their phone number and give their parts dept a call. When I spoke to them on the phone (before clicking the "buy it now" on eBay) they were very helpful and easy to work with/ask questions, not to mention knowledgeable. I'm guessing they're still selling these engines, just maybe not on eBay for whatever reason right now. If nothing else, give them a call to see what they can do for you.

I had a friend out in my truck this past weekend. He had never ridden in it before and when we came down the entrance ramp to get on the freeway, he said, "The old girl's got some get up and go in her" It's certainly no race car, but does have decent enough pull for my tastes. This engine is not only brand new, but about as close as you're going to get to what came in these trucks back in the day.

[El Dorado Jim]

Originally Posted by wesmigletz

I've used this one with good results. It will eliminate as many variables as possible. Install with a new water pump for reliability.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-1...53.m1438.l2649

I got this engine through Radley also, it has been great, has been in the truck over 2 1/2 years now with no problem...I highly recommend this