What crate motor do you have?

[okyankee]

part of my stock pile.

[BrutonLS1]

5.3 to LS1 conversion. (the so called Iron 5.7) have yet to meet someone that's done this

[GRX]

DRop one of these puppies in there.

712 cubic inch Big Block Chevy
>> http://youtu.be/1p40_UZlr2A

[HARJO]

I've got the RamJet 350, minus the fuel injection.

The PO couldn't figure out how to hook up the fuel injection components, got mad and threw them in a dumpster! So it's got a basic Eddy performer RPM and 1406 carb. Makes great HP & torque. Specs out a few ticks shy of the zz4 according to the GMPP catalog. Would love to find all of the fuel injection parts to put it back together.

Catalog put the price at $6.6k if I remember right.

[heathbirkendahl]

Some good looking power plants in this post!

[davepl]

I can't throw a rock without hitting a ZZ502 in my shop. But if I was doing it for one of our trucks, and wasn't going to race it, I'd go with the HT502 or whatever GM now calls the "truck" version. Milder cam and cheaper, easier to live with.

The 572s are tempting, but really expensive, and too much cam and carb for a grocery getter. If they sold it with street heads and cam, it'd be cool.

I've probably got $5K into my original 396, which surprised me... that's close to new engine pricing. But then it cost $3K to get the rear end "back to new", so nothing's free.

Here's a pic of a crate ZZ502 short block I run in my '69 Camaro, though everything from the deck upwards is custom or aftermarket (but the ZZ502 bottom end seems indestructible). Next to it is the ZZ502 in my B-body, so as you can see it's all in how you dress them!

[dajn]

I'm at the same crossroads as you. My 72 c-10 still has the original 350 and i get 12 mpg with an embarrassing amount of power. Tried a different carb but it seems to still struggle plus it leaks oil bad. I suspect burnt valves but i'm far from an expert. Time for a new motor. If i'm going to get 12 MPG, i better have some power
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[Transformula]

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Very good bang for the buck, one year warranty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330812199682...84.m1423.l2649

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by Transformula

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Very good bang for the buck, one year warranty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330812199682...84.m1423.l2649

That's a good deal if its done all correctly.
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[cubber]

Originally Posted by Transformula

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Very good bang for the buck, one year warranty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330812199682...84.m1423.l2649

man, that looks like a good deal.

[heathbirkendahl]

Any one do the 330 horse crate motor? How's the power? My current motor is tired.
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[NVBUYER]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Any one do the 330 horse crate motor? How's the power? My current motor is tired.
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If it's this one you're talking about: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...0007/overview/

Then yes sir. (Albeit I bought the turn-key version it) Great power, deep throaty sound. My only gripe is that I'm running it with a 3:08 and 700R4 combo. Don't make that mistake.

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by NVBUYER

If it's this one you're talking about: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...0007/overview/

Then yes sir. (Albeit I bought the turn-key version it) Great power, deep throaty sound. My only gripe is that I'm running it with a 3:08 and 700R4 combo. Don't make that mistake.

That's the one! I'm looking at the turn key as well.

How was the conversion? Any major headaches?

[NVBUYER]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

That's the one! I'm looking at the turn key as well.

How was the conversion? Any major headaches?

I ended up moving it forward 1.5 inches which wasn't hard at all (it was originally a 4-speed). It wasn't a necessary step but it made the distributor clear the firewall a little better. The engine runs really nice, and I will warn you that it actually comes with a Holley 670CFM and not the advertised 600CFM. No major headaches that I can think of. Note that it also does NOT come with a mechanical fuel pump installed.

This is the one I used: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...make/chevrolet

To which I complimented with: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...7697/overview/

The serpentine kit needed a little bit of fitting to get it all together, so expect a few things to either not fit/need fitting if you run into a bind. If and when you decide to use it.

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by NVBUYER

I ended up moving it forward 1.5 inches which wasn't hard at all (it was originally a 4-speed). It wasn't a necessary step but it made the distributor clear the firewall a little better. The engine runs really nice, and I will warn you that it actually comes with a Holley 670CFM and not the advertised 600CFM. No major headaches that I can think of. Note that it also does NOT come with a mechanical fuel pump installed.

This is the one I used: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...make/chevrolet

To which I complimented with: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...7697/overview/

The serpentine kit needed a little bit of fitting to get it all together, so expect a few things to either not fit/need fitting if you run into a bind. If and when you decide to use it.

This is all great info! Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to more power and no leaks.
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[FloatMonkey]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Any one do the 330 horse crate motor? How's the power? My current motor is tired.
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I swapped in the GM 350HO motor a few years back and it's been great so far. The power is there when you need it but is very streetable with the mild cam. My goal is to add the MSD Atomic EFI to the motor with the hopes to incress gas mileage and to make it more wife friendly.
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[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Any one do the 330 horse crate motor? How's the power? My current motor is tired.
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It's not in a C10, but my dad put one of these in his 87 MCSS. It makes great power and torque. With the 200-4R and 3.73 gears in the car, it gets pretty decent mileage as well.

[gearys 5600]

I have a ZZ4 crate engine in my 69 custom/10..

It has a G.M hot cam kit, ported heads and a Edelbrock pro flo xt fuel injection unit.

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

I have a ZZ4 crate engine in my 69 custom/10..

It has a G.M hot cam kit, ported heads and a Edelbrock pro flo xt fuel injection unit.

Beautiful truck! Engine would look great in my truck. LOL
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[SKT]

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

I have a ZZ4 crate engine in my 69 custom/10..

It has a G.M hot cam kit, ported heads and a Edelbrock pro flo xt fuel injection unit.

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That's a great looking set-up!

Let's see some more crate engine swaps.

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[LockDoc]

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Since it popped back up I will add the '72 Dually. 350 crate engine with an NV4500 manual 5 speed overdrive. Great combo....

LockDoc

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by SKT

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That's a great looking set-up!

Let's see some more crate engine swaps.

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Awesome!!! I'm looking to do the same to my ZZ4. What stall converter did you run?

Last question: Are your wheels 20's?

Thank you!

[69GWC]

"What crate motor do you have"

Well according. To the PO I have a late 80s early 90s "crate motor" with very few miles on it, but according To the numbers on the block I have a 76 350 with a billion miles on it more then likely... :0


Sorry had to vent....lol
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[dukcaln]

summit 350hp/400tq crate

[Portmod7]

Fast Burn 385. I sure want one of those LSX 454's though!