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*Piston* · 07-03-2003, 08:25 PM

wow ok I missed that. I was reading above that links jef5150.

Are they talking about any of the crate engines or just the performance setups?

ANKANA · 07-03-2003, 08:45 PM

follow the link I gave and click on the "warranty" link. I really didn't make it up. It says 7yr/70,000mi. It does say after 2 years it's pro-rated. On the other hand it also claims to re-imburse for labor to repair/replace the motor. Non-the-less now I'm thinking that the GM Goodwrench deal might make more sense for me since it would give me someone to contact locally in case of a problem. Further investigation is in order. I'll post the results if anyone's interested.

jef5150 · 07-03-2003, 08:46 PM

This is the 7yr/70,000 mile they offer!!!!Warranty coverage is for seven (7) years or seventy thousand miles, "pro rated".Labor reimbursement for labor cost for repairing or replacing a defective unit is limited to $35.00 per hour for the "first year only", based on time allowed in Mitchell time guide, up to a maximum of $400.00 including parts and labor.{that means they will pay $400 max for parts & labor,,,,you pay the rest!!!!!
////////You hafta read these warranties,top to bottom,,also take notice of any "astricks" *.

*Piston* · 07-03-2003, 08:55 PM

35.00 per hour? ouch, thats roughly half of the going labor rate in the KC area.

You'll find that same type of "wording" on the flavor of the month engines (Orielly,carquest,napa,autozone...)

ANKANA · 07-03-2003, 08:57 PM

Guess that's what makes me a "junior" member eh?
I love message board networks. You had better be sure of your facts before you try and share any information. Someone will make damn sure you're set straight.
Consider me set straight.

jef5150 · 07-03-2003, 08:59 PM

the shop i work at charges $90.00/hr..."machining time only ". THE material is supplied by the vendor.

krue · 07-03-2003, 09:10 PM

Are any of these warranties any good, cuz if they're not I'll build it myself.

pooz911 · 07-03-2003, 09:10 PM

I have a crate 383 motor in my 1971 chevy truck. What a great engine. brand new from the manufacture. 325 hp @4500 rpm's and 415 lbs of torque @3500 rpm's.

*Piston* · 07-03-2003, 09:16 PM

scoggins-dickey has a good warranty and price, I'd also call your local dealer and see what they can do for you. I recommend checking into Jasper engines if there is a dist center near you. 7yr -75,000 mile warranty. The cost is a factor though... You'll spend 1800 on a GM 350. The warranty is excellent though, no games... if there is a problem inside the engine, they fix it until the warranty is done. If your interested I can mail you some information on them. (if you didnt guess, our shop is also an installation center for Jasper)

jef5150 · 07-03-2003, 09:19 PM

im NOT trashing "CRATE MOTORS",GM does a fine job!!!!!I've installed 2 v6's,and 1 350ci, with no problems.I'm just trying to get some info to you guys about warranties,,,,,,"if it sounds to good to be true ,it usually is"......jeff

krue · 07-04-2003, 12:22 AM

I believe EdB told me he got his engine from Marshall's. Anybody else got any input on them?

orange72350 · 07-04-2003, 12:38 AM

i have a rebuilt 350 sitting on a stand in my shop. flat tops, double gear timing chain, little hotter cam, and it still came out at under 2000 canadian, and there is still a 1 year warranty. this one is only 2 get me by till i finsh the big girl, but it works. it was manufactuered by reliable rebuilts. not sure where though

my 2 cents, go with the rebuilt

moneyguru · 07-04-2003, 12:39 AM

I highly recommending just replacing your cam, (with lifters, timing gears and chain). It will only take a couple hours, hey if I can do it you can, I had never tore down an engine before, it was fun!

Chris 1967

Longstep

krue · 07-04-2003, 12:45 AM

I am just kind of leery putting money into an old engine.

jimfulco · 07-04-2003, 02:47 AM

If you do replace your cam, etc, be sure & clean the cam bits from the oil pan.

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-04-2003, 09:39 AM

GM crate from your local GM dealer,you cant go wrong!!!!!!

pooz911 · 07-04-2003, 10:12 AM

One of the reasons I went with a crate motor was the warranty. If I had a problem with the motor, I can take it or have it towed to any chevy dealer and they had to warranty the motor. Anywhere else, I would have to tow it back to the house and then take it to the place where the motor was purchased for the warranty.

My truck is used to tow a trailer from the Los Angeles area to Parker, Az. during the summer. I would not want to see the bill if I had to tow the truck if it broke down going to or coming back from the river.

My piece of mind is worth the extra money

07-03-2003, 08:45 PM	#27
ANKANA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perry, Utah Posts: 6	the dreaded pro-rated warranty follow the link I gave and click on the "warranty" link. I really didn't make it up. It says 7yr/70,000mi. It does say after 2 years it's pro-rated. On the other hand it also claims to re-imburse for labor to repair/replace the motor. Non-the-less now I'm thinking that the GM Goodwrench deal might make more sense for me since it would give me someone to contact locally in case of a problem. Further investigation is in order. I'll post the results if anyone's interested.

07-03-2003, 08:46 PM	#28
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	does anyone "ACTUALLY READ" these warranty"s??????????? This is the 7yr/70,000 mile they offer!!!!Warranty coverage is for seven (7) years or seventy thousand miles, "pro rated".Labor reimbursement for labor cost for repairing or replacing a defective unit is limited to $35.00 per hour for the "first year only", based on time allowed in Mitchell time guide, up to a maximum of $400.00 including parts and labor.{that means they will pay $400 max for parts & labor,,,,you pay the rest!!!!! ////////You hafta read these warranties,top to bottom,,also take notice of any "astricks" . Last edited by jef5150; 07-03-2003 at 08:55 PM.*

07-03-2003, 09:10 PM	#32
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Are any of these warranties any good, cuz if they're not I'll build it myself. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-04-2003, 12:22 AM	#36
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I believe EdB told me he got his engine from Marshall's. Anybody else got any input on them? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-04-2003, 12:38 AM	#37
orange72350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cold, Snowy High Level, Alberta Canada Eh Posts: 394	i have a rebuilt 350 sitting on a stand in my shop. flat tops, double gear timing chain, little hotter cam, and it still came out at under 2000 canadian, and there is still a 1 year warranty. this one is only 2 get me by till i finsh the big girl, but it works. it was manufactuered by reliable rebuilts. not sure where though my 2 cents, go with the rebuilt __________________ 2003 yamaha raptor. Stock, but it still hauls!!!! 2000 skiddo mxz 700. Camoplast 1.5 inch track, jaws twin pipes, b+b can, custom built and weighted clutch, wiseco piston, high comp heads. its very fast. wow. 72 c-10 longbox. Bright Orange. Brand new 350, rv cam, performer intake, qjet, headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust into hooker areo chamber mufflers. Body work coming soon. "dont let yer mind wander, its to little to go places by itself." "Forget the herse, cause i'll never die"-ACDC Back In Black "If It's To Loud, Yer Just Too Old" "I Love Anything Fast Enough To Do Something Stupid In" "Instant idiot, just add beer!!""

07-03-2003, 08:25 PM	#26
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	wow ok I missed that. I was reading above that links jef5150. Are they talking about any of the crate engines or just the performance setups?

07-03-2003, 08:55 PM	#29
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	35.00 per hour? ouch, thats roughly half of the going labor rate in the KC area. You'll find that same type of "wording" on the flavor of the month engines (Orielly,carquest,napa,autozone...)

07-03-2003, 08:57 PM	#30
ANKANA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perry, Utah Posts: 6	Guess that's what makes me a "junior" member eh? I love message board networks. You had better be sure of your facts before you try and share any information. Someone will make damn sure you're set straight. Consider me set straight.

07-03-2003, 08:59 PM	#31
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	the shop i work at charges $90.00/hr..."machining time only ". THE material is supplied by the vendor.

07-03-2003, 09:10 PM	#33
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	I have a crate 383 motor in my 1971 chevy truck. What a great engine. brand new from the manufacture. 325 hp @4500 rpm's and 415 lbs of torque @3500 rpm's.

07-03-2003, 09:16 PM	#34
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	scoggins-dickey has a good warranty and price, I'd also call your local dealer and see what they can do for you. I recommend checking into Jasper engines if there is a dist center near you. 7yr -75,000 mile warranty. The cost is a factor though... You'll spend 1800 on a GM 350. The warranty is excellent though, no games... if there is a problem inside the engine, they fix it until the warranty is done. If your interested I can mail you some information on them. (if you didnt guess, our shop is also an installation center for Jasper)

07-03-2003, 09:19 PM	#35
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	im NOT trashing "CRATE MOTORS",GM does a fine job!!!!!I've installed 2 v6's,and 1 350ci, with no problems.I'm just trying to get some info to you guys about warranties,,,,,,"if it sounds to good to be true ,it usually is"......jeff

07-04-2003, 12:39 AM	#38
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	I highly recommending just replacing your cam, (with lifters, timing gears and chain). It will only take a couple hours, hey if I can do it you can, I had never tore down an engine before, it was fun! Chris 1967 Longstep

07-04-2003, 12:45 AM	#39
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I am just kind of leery putting money into an old engine. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-04-2003, 02:47 AM	#40
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	If you do replace your cam, etc, be sure & clean the cam bits from the oil pan.



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07-04-2003, 09:39 AM	#41
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	GM crate from your local GM dealer,you cant go wrong!!!!!! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

07-04-2003, 10:12 AM	#42
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	One of the reasons I went with a crate motor was the warranty. If I had a problem with the motor, I can take it or have it towed to any chevy dealer and they had to warranty the motor. Anywhere else, I would have to tow it back to the house and then take it to the place where the motor was purchased for the warranty. My truck is used to tow a trailer from the Los Angeles area to Parker, Az. during the summer. I would not want to see the bill if I had to tow the truck if it broke down going to or coming back from the river. My piece of mind is worth the extra money

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