New crate engine which would you choose? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*chevytruckfan* · 04-04-2005, 08:15 PM

I have been planning for a new crate engine in case mine goes bad. I have been considering the 260HP/350TQ $1300 version with a cam upgrade or the base 350 HO with 330HP/380TQ for about $2300. Would you spend the extra money for the vortex heads and 212/222@.050 cam? Or go with the other motor and select a Cam? IF so which cam? I am considering the XE268 or the truck 4X4 with 260/272 .427/.454?

*Randy70C-10* · 04-04-2005, 08:29 PM

I'd get a ZZ-4.

Deuce · 04-04-2005, 08:36 PM

I would spend the little extra$$ for the extra HP and TQ.

*chevytruckfan* · 04-04-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

I'd get a ZZ-4.

I wish unless I save for another year or 2. That is just out of my price range. It would be nice if I had the dough. With the 350HO I am looking at more money I will have to budget having to replace the intake and carb because of the heads instead of using what I have now. OTW I would I would definatley get that one.

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*Randy70C-10* · 04-04-2005, 10:06 PM

Damn, that one has free shipping too. That's a sweet deal Mark

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-04-2005, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

Damn, that one has free shipping too. That's a sweet deal Mark

dwaite72lnghrn · 04-04-2005, 10:21 PM

What are you going to use it for? If it were a daily driver I would just opt. for the stock 350/260HP (figure the stock 350 about 170-180hp). If you want to scream around a little bit then go for the 350delux/330hp (oil pan to carb with HEI dizzy $3000).
I would go with the stock crate and run the warranty out before I cammed it or made any changes. The stock 260hp engine with the stock heads just new cam, carb, intake and header you can get up to about 310hp.
If your RPM's are never above 3000 the higher output engines won't show anything better than the stock unit and maybe worse. If your RPM's regularly go above 3g's then the high output engines will be worth it. JMHO

jhwkns · 04-04-2005, 10:37 PM

Have you considered buying a GM shortblock, and using aftermarket heads?

71HUGGER396 · 04-05-2005, 12:52 AM

They have a new crate that is the 260hp with a different cam, i think it is the one you were talking about. Total hp is 290 and the engine is around$1700.00

Mike Culpepper · 04-05-2005, 05:51 PM

The 290hp looks like it is the 260hp with an L-82 cam, and a few folks on the thread below thought the torque at lower rpms with this cam wouldn't be very good in our trucks.
check it out .
Food for thought......................

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=148500&page=1

stea · 04-06-2005, 12:18 PM

I bought one of the 290 hp crate motors from my local chev dealer about 6 months ago for my 39. It was about $1650. I was going to get the 260 hp and swap cams but the 290 had what I wanted anyway. Shes just about ready to fire, just waiting on the radiator I ordered.

04-04-2005, 08:15 PM	#1
chevytruckfan Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 930	New crate engine which would you choose? I have been planning for a new crate engine in case mine goes bad. I have been considering the 260HP/350TQ $1300 version with a cam upgrade or the base 350 HO with 330HP/380TQ for about $2300. Would you spend the extra money for the vortex heads and 212/222@.050 cam? Or go with the other motor and select a Cam? IF so which cam? I am considering the XE268 or the truck 4X4 with 260/272 .427/.454?

04-04-2005, 08:36 PM	#3
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	I would spend the little extra$$ for the extra HP and TQ. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

04-04-2005, 10:21 PM	#8
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	What are you going to use it for? If it were a daily driver I would just opt. for the stock 350/260HP (figure the stock 350 about 170-180hp). If you want to scream around a little bit then go for the 350delux/330hp (oil pan to carb with HEI dizzy $3000). I would go with the stock crate and run the warranty out before I cammed it or made any changes. The stock 260hp engine with the stock heads just new cam, carb, intake and header you can get up to about 310hp. If your RPM's are never above 3000 the higher output engines won't show anything better than the stock unit and maybe worse. If your RPM's regularly go above 3g's then the high output engines will be worth it. JMHO __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

04-04-2005, 10:37 PM	#9
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Have you considered buying a GM shortblock, and using aftermarket heads? __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

04-05-2005, 05:51 PM	#11
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	The 290hp looks like it is the 260hp with an L-82 cam, and a few folks on the thread below thought the torque at lower rpms with this cam wouldn't be very good in our trucks. check it out . Food for thought...................... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=148500&page=1 __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

04-04-2005, 08:29 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I'd get a ZZ-4.

04-04-2005, 09:38 PM	#5
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	CHECK THIS OUT... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...965946673&rd=1

04-04-2005, 10:06 PM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Damn, that one has free shipping too. That's a sweet deal Mark

04-05-2005, 12:52 AM	#10
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	They have a new crate that is the 260hp with a different cam, i think it is the one you were talking about. Total hp is 290 and the engine is around$1700.00

04-06-2005, 12:18 PM	#12
stea Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: cedar hills utah USA Posts: 89	I bought one of the 290 hp crate motors from my local chev dealer about 6 months ago for my 39. It was about $1650. I was going to get the 260 hp and swap cams but the 290 had what I wanted anyway. Shes just about ready to fire, just waiting on the radiator I ordered.



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