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08-23-2015, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Missoula, MT
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Engine Parts
Hello, Anybody out there ever deal with MABBCO for engine kits/parts? Just doing some research for an engine build and want to know if they're a decent outfit. Thanks
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08-24-2015, 12:06 AM
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Hollister Road Co.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Houston
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Re: Engine Parts
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08-24-2015, 04:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Glendale, Az
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Re: Engine Parts
Duke, read that stuff carefully. mabbco is like the poster child for bad work and worse customer service. Their warranty is a joke, you pull the bum engine at your expense and ship it back to them at your expense. Then they declare that the problem was caused by some unspecified improper installation and blow you off. You end up with no engine and no money. You would have to pay to have the trashed engine shipped back and what for?
Read carefully to see how they hide behind their lawyer written warranty. |
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08-24-2015, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Missoula, MT
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Re: Engine Parts
Thanks, that's exactly what I needed to hear. In this internet-based world we live in its hard to separate the good from the bad. With that said, I'd welcome recommendations on "good" suppliers of engine kits/parts. Have a couple projects I'm planning and want to know who to go to when I'm ready. Thanks!
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08-24-2015, 01:56 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: San Diego CA
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Re: Engine Parts
Not sure what engine you're looking for but a fresh crate 350 (SBC) can be had from Sumitt for about 1500 shipped to your door. No core charge, of course You'll need to add intake, carb and other bolt on parts.
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08-24-2015, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Idaho
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Re: Engine Parts
You might try your local GM dealer too. Used to be a base line 350 was about 1500 for long block. Or here is a cool option....
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=19166392
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08-24-2015, 05:39 PM
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Location: San Diego CA
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Re: Engine Parts
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08-24-2015, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toppenish, WA
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Re: Engine Parts
It's worth it to download the Chevy performance catalog. http://www.chevrolet.com/performance.html
As OrrieG said you can find a pretty respectable crate motor at the local (you might have to drive a ways) Chevy performance dealership. The Chevy dealer in Milton Freewater Oregon (20 miles or so from Walla Walla wa used to have a warehouse full of high performance crate motors ready to go. s As far as basic engine parts for a reasonable price I've had good luck with Northernautoparts.com
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08-26-2015, 05:33 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Glendale, Az
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Re: Engine Parts
Wow, look at that price. !!@@!!
I can beat that by close to $10K and still make a buck. Yikes. |
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08-26-2015, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: wind lake WI
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Re: Engine Parts
well at least there is no core charge!
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08-26-2015, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Western MA
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Re: Engine Parts
I got my GM 350 crate on Ebay/JEGS last year for $1259.00. They don't advertise this once a year sale - you just have to watch the auction until it happens - otherwise, it's 1500-1550.
 Good base for building it the way you want it. Not a horsepower monster, but with a roller cam/rockers & some head work it make plenty power for me on reg gas.
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