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**Boog** · 02-13-2005, 09:55 PM

Harry was that HP engine for the 85 back ?
I have an 88 350 TBI long block with Edel intake and quad carb in bad need of build or replacement so I am interested in what you bought and what is available to replace mine. My 88 won't make 290 hp without buying more heads, etc. Crate engines are appealing.

Harry's 71 C-10 · 02-13-2005, 10:35 PM

I replaced my stock 307 with the bottom of the GM Performance Engines 350 with 290 horsepower. Everything under the hood is new for under $4000 (engine mounts to air breather). I finished the install over Christmas and the engine start on the first turn. Is it making 290HP? It's a huge improvement over the 307, but I have not pushed it since I am still using the stock Signaw 3 speed. Hopefully a new transmission is not too far off. Harry

Dooley · 03-14-2005, 05:03 AM

In the last 3 yrs I bought 2-350 GM crate motors from Pace Performance. The 1985,(1190+tx), replacement went into an 83 half ton that was originally a straight six and a 4 bolt,(1832+tx), for a 1989 half ton. They did not ask for core either time. I filled out the paperwork for the 3 year warranties.

mhicks · 03-15-2005, 02:23 PM

I went to Bruce Lowrie in Fort Worth and the 290 HP performance motor was 1599.00 and the warranty on it was 12 month/ 12000 miles with no core charge. The stock motor was 1299.00 with a 3 year/ 50,000 mile warranty with a 100.00 core charge. They couldn't tell me the HP of the stock one. They thought between 200-250 HP. Also there would be no shipping charge on either motor.

02-13-2005, 09:55 PM	#26
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,559	Harry was that HP engine for the 85 back ? I have an 88 350 TBI long block with Edel intake and quad carb in bad need of build or replacement so I am interested in what you bought and what is available to replace mine. My 88 won't make 290 hp without buying more heads, etc. Crate engines are appealing. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-13-2005, 10:35 PM	#27
Harry's 71 C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 35	I replaced my stock 307 with the bottom of the GM Performance Engines 350 with 290 horsepower. Everything under the hood is new for under $4000 (engine mounts to air breather). I finished the install over Christmas and the engine start on the first turn. Is it making 290HP? It's a huge improvement over the 307, but I have not pushed it since I am still using the stock Signaw 3 speed. Hopefully a new transmission is not too far off. Harry

03-14-2005, 05:03 AM	#28
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	In the last 3 yrs I bought 2-350 GM crate motors from Pace Performance. The 1985,(1190+tx), replacement went into an 83 half ton that was originally a straight six and a 4 bolt,(1832+tx), for a 1989 half ton. They did not ask for core either time. I filled out the paperwork for the 3 year warranties.

03-15-2005, 02:23 PM	#29
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	I went to Bruce Lowrie in Fort Worth and the 290 HP performance motor was 1599.00 and the warranty on it was 12 month/ 12000 miles with no core charge. The stock motor was 1299.00 with a 3 year/ 50,000 mile warranty with a 100.00 core charge. They couldn't tell me the HP of the stock one. They thought between 200-250 HP. Also there would be no shipping charge on either motor.



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