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smills78gmc · 01-20-2006, 07:37 PM

smills78gmc · 01-20-2006, 07:39 PM

C&C Chevy · 01-20-2006, 08:15 PM

Looks good. Details?

bigarmzz · 01-20-2006, 09:23 PM

i've had 4 or so of these....there good motors, very reliable

and now they have a 100k warranty

82c10 · 01-20-2006, 11:12 PM

is that a fox body stang in the background

smills78gmc · 01-21-2006, 12:47 AM

Just a regular 350, nuthin special. Bigarmzz- good to hear about the reliabilty 82c10- its a 87 saleen, "the main project"

cliffsta · 01-21-2006, 02:02 AM

I'm getting one of those... not the saleen... a new crate 350.. but i'm getting mine from scoggin dickey and it's coming with the chrome package

GOOD LUCK FRIEND!!!

smills78gmc · 01-21-2006, 09:31 AM

Thats where it came from(scoggin dickey). I am really happy with them. They even called when it arrived at the dock to let me know it was there. I was going to get the engine kit but bought the carb, intake, and dist. off ebay, saved about $200. Assembly starts today.

evan · 01-21-2006, 05:01 PM

Cool. Keep taking pics along the way.

84slopwaggin · 01-21-2006, 10:29 PM

Yeah I bought one of those from the gm dealership. I've been needing to post pics. Here's a pic of the old and new motors.

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piecesparts · 01-21-2006, 10:41 PM

The last one of those I bought , I chose to put a cam upgrade in before I installed it. That was a choice that I had to think about for awhile, because that affects warranty. However, I am not sorry that I did it. The motor runs strong and hard, with that cam and the Performer RPM intake on it.. That was three years ago. I have had a couple of these motors and they provide good service.

79BIG10 · 01-21-2006, 11:48 PM

I love my crate engine. I haven't had a bit of trouble but it's a bit different. Others said get a rebuilt but for the money I'm happy with brand new from a reliable company like GM

Slonaker · 01-22-2006, 12:03 AM

I just finished dropping that same engine into my truck about 2 hours ago.

I still need to put all of the accessories and everything on it, and hook everything back up, but at least it is in. Too bad the National Weather Service says 100% chance of rain for tomorrow.

When I was checking prices, Summit beat everyone, including Scoggins-Dickey. SD is in Texas, so I would have had to pay tax as well. Summit price was $1359 + $1000 shipping and handling.

Slonaker

cliffsta · 01-22-2006, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slonaker

When I was checking prices, Summit beat everyone, including Scoggins-Dickey. SD is in Texas, so I would have had to pay tax as well. Summit price was $1359 + $1000 shipping and handling.

Slonaker

Wow, the one I have found is $1999 with chrome valve covers, dip stick, wing nut, etc, plus a Performer intake and a 600 CFM Edlebrock Carb, Mallory HEI, all gaskets and bolts, with only $215 freight shipping. That comes out about the same as what you paid for yours Slonaker. You gotta tell us (or just me!!) how it works out for you. I'm gonna doing this swap on my own with my dad and my older cousin, it's gonna be a great learning experience for me for sure.

Good luck smills tell us how it goes and LOTS of pictures!!!

*DroppedZ84* · 01-22-2006, 02:49 AM

Another satisfied Goodwrench 350 engine owner here...reason I got it, is one of my good friends put one in HIS C10...

Slonaker · 01-22-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffsta

Wow, the one I have found is $1999 with chrome valve covers, dip stick, wing nut, etc, plus a Performer intake and a 600 CFM Edlebrock Carb, Mallory HEI, all gaskets and bolts, with only $215 freight shipping. That comes out about the same as what you paid for yours Slonaker. You gotta tell us (or just me!!) how it works out for you. I'm gonna doing this swap on my own with my dad and my older cousin, it's gonna be a great learning experience for me for sure.

Good luck smills tell us how it goes and LOTS of pictures!!!

Oops. I mistyped that. It was $1359 + $100 (not $1000) shipping. That got me the engine and nothing else. By the time you add the extra stuff you listed, it might be about the same.

Jegs has a package about like what you are looking at for about the same price as yours, but their shipping should be less. Search for part # 10067353.

Slonaker

evan · 01-22-2006, 02:39 PM

What are the benifits in an engine with a one piece rear main seal vs. a two piece rear main seal?

*DroppedZ84* · 01-22-2006, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evan

What are the benifits in an engine with a one piece rear main seal vs. a two piece rear main seal?

9 times outta 10 a 1-piece is a roller block...

evan · 01-22-2006, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroppedZ84

9 times outta 10 a 1-piece is a roller block...

Sorry for all the questions, but what is a roller block?

SSC's76 · 01-22-2006, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evan

What are the benifits in an engine with a one piece rear main seal vs. a two piece rear main seal?

The biggest plus is it's less likely to leak with the one peice seal.

A roller engine incorperates a roller cam and roller lifters. Nothing too special.

Slonaker · 01-22-2006, 09:07 PM

FWIW, all '86 and '87 trucks have one piece rear main seals, but they don't have roller cams.

Slonaker

NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ · 01-22-2006, 10:45 PM

Its a good motor I have one Im going to rebuild in the garage. By the way they head gaskets dont like to be overheated. They will blow if you do.

Trimman · 01-22-2006, 11:30 PM

Put the same engine in mine back in 95. I've got 120,000 miles on it and still going strong. I paid 1175.00 at Hardy Chevolet. The second week I had it I didnt put the radiator cap back on and overheated it with no damage done. I have run mobil 1 in it since 50,000 miles. No oil leaks since I put cast aluminun valve covers on. It's the best purchase I've ever made.
I am thinking about vortec heads for it.

NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ · 01-22-2006, 11:33 PM

Well I didn't do the over heating my little brother did. He is not a truck person and didn't pay attention to the gagues. So I dont know how many times he may have over heated it. I just hope the heads and block are not cracked.

Trimman · 01-22-2006, 11:54 PM

I only overheated it that one time. It did start to knock I pulled over turned it off poped the hood and there was the cap laying on the radiator support.
Good luck with the rebuild I hope it's only the head gasket.

01-20-2006, 07:37 PM	#1
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01-20-2006, 08:15 PM	#3
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: new engine Looks good. Details? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

01-20-2006, 09:23 PM	#4
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: new engine i've had 4 or so of these....there good motors, very reliable and now they have a 100k warranty __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

01-20-2006, 11:12 PM	#5
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: new engine is that a fox body stang in the background __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

01-21-2006, 12:47 AM	#6
smills78gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tenn. Posts: 84	Re: new engine Just a regular 350, nuthin special. Bigarmzz- good to hear about the reliabilty 82c10- its a 87 saleen, "the main project"

01-21-2006, 02:02 AM	#7
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: new engine I'm getting one of those... not the saleen... a new crate 350.. but i'm getting mine from scoggin dickey and it's coming with the chrome package GOOD LUCK FRIEND!!! __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

01-21-2006, 09:31 AM	#8
smills78gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tenn. Posts: 84	Re: new engine Thats where it came from(scoggin dickey). I am really happy with them. They even called when it arrived at the dock to let me know it was there. I was going to get the engine kit but bought the carb, intake, and dist. off ebay, saved about $200. Assembly starts today.

01-21-2006, 05:01 PM	#9
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: new engine Cool. Keep taking pics along the way. __________________ Evan B.

01-21-2006, 10:29 PM	#10
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: new engine Yeah I bought one of those from the gm dealership. I've been needing to post pics. Here's a pic of the old and new motors.

01-21-2006, 10:41 PM	#11
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: new engine The last one of those I bought , I chose to put a cam upgrade in before I installed it. That was a choice that I had to think about for awhile, because that affects warranty. However, I am not sorry that I did it. The motor runs strong and hard, with that cam and the Performer RPM intake on it.. That was three years ago. I have had a couple of these motors and they provide good service.

01-21-2006, 11:48 PM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: new engine I love my crate engine. I haven't had a bit of trouble but it's a bit different. Others said get a rebuilt but for the money I'm happy with brand new from a reliable company like GM __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-22-2006, 12:03 AM	#13
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: new engine I just finished dropping that same engine into my truck about 2 hours ago. I still need to put all of the accessories and everything on it, and hook everything back up, but at least it is in. Too bad the National Weather Service says 100% chance of rain for tomorrow. When I was checking prices, Summit beat everyone, including Scoggins-Dickey. SD is in Texas, so I would have had to pay tax as well. Summit price was $1359 + $1000 shipping and handling. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado Last edited by Slonaker; 01-22-2006 at 12:04 AM.

01-22-2006, 02:49 AM	#15
DroppedZ84 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 186	Re: new engine Another satisfied Goodwrench 350 engine owner here...reason I got it, is one of my good friends put one in HIS C10...

01-22-2006, 02:39 PM	#17
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: new engine What are the benifits in an engine with a one piece rear main seal vs. a two piece rear main seal? __________________ Evan B.



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01-22-2006, 09:07 PM	#21
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: new engine FWIW, all '86 and '87 trucks have one piece rear main seals, but they don't have roller cams. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-22-2006, 10:45 PM	#22
NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 257	Re: new engine Its a good motor I have one Im going to rebuild in the garage. By the way they head gaskets dont like to be overheated. They will blow if you do.

01-22-2006, 11:30 PM	#23
Trimman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hixson TN. Posts: 74	Re: new engine Put the same engine in mine back in 95. I've got 120,000 miles on it and still going strong. I paid 1175.00 at Hardy Chevolet. The second week I had it I didnt put the radiator cap back on and overheated it with no damage done. I have run mobil 1 in it since 50,000 miles. No oil leaks since I put cast aluminun valve covers on. It's the best purchase I've ever made. I am thinking about vortec heads for it. __________________ 82 C-10 Scottsdale LB owned since 89 350 crate vortec heads Crane 1.6 full rollers edelbrock 1406 edelbrock performer eps intake dynomax headers/flowmaster 70's BTO 700r4 level 3 custom 2 piece driveshaft 12 bolt gov loc w/3.08

01-22-2006, 11:33 PM	#24
NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 257	Re: new engine Well I didn't do the over heating my little brother did. He is not a truck person and didn't pay attention to the gagues. So I dont know how many times he may have over heated it. I just hope the heads and block are not cracked.

01-22-2006, 11:54 PM	#25
Trimman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hixson TN. Posts: 74	Re: new engine I only overheated it that one time. It did start to knock I pulled over turned it off poped the hood and there was the cap laying on the radiator support. Good luck with the rebuild I hope it's only the head gasket. __________________ 82 C-10 Scottsdale LB owned since 89 350 crate vortec heads Crane 1.6 full rollers edelbrock 1406 edelbrock performer eps intake dynomax headers/flowmaster 70's BTO 700r4 level 3 custom 2 piece driveshaft 12 bolt gov loc w/3.08

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