Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

neighbor beast · 01-13-2011, 12:44 AM

Hey guys just about to get my income tax in this week and i want to rebuild my 1987 350 EFI. How much does a rebuild cost on average and does any of my Houston folks suggest anyone?

kennyhammond · 01-13-2011, 08:38 AM

might be easier to buy a crate motor i like the way the patriot motors are setup... just my .02

BigBlocksRule · 01-13-2011, 08:38 AM

Check with crate engine prices before you take the jump. If yours is still running, the long block should be worth $500 to someone who's just looking for a running engine. Knock that off the price of a crate and you'll have an engine with a warranty for about the same - or less than - a rebuild.

TexasJeff · 01-13-2011, 01:44 PM

I think a crate motor is the way to go, after all the new parts, the machine work and your labor needed to do a rebuild correct, that the cost of a crate motor with a warranty will look much better to you.

BigBlocksRule · 01-13-2011, 02:11 PM

^looks like the Texas delegation has shown up on this thread, huh?

allengator · 01-13-2011, 05:42 PM

I build my own, and its still not cheaper than a crate!

TeXaS 86 C10 · 01-13-2011, 06:38 PM

i plan on buying a crate 350 to replace my 305... any recommendations on shops in the Houston areas that can do the swap ??

**N2TRUX** · 01-13-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TeXaS 86 C10

i plan on buying a crate 350 to replace my 305... any recommendations on shops in the Houston areas that can do the swap ??

What part of town? I know of a couple of shops that do honest work.

TeXaS 86 C10 · 01-13-2011, 10:27 PM

im in sw houston near the galleria but am open to any location. as you stated i am looking for honest work and it done right. i do frequent tomball and conroe areas and your neck of the woods also

neighbor beast · 01-14-2011, 03:03 AM

i live in the SE area Pasadena and i guess from what you guys say i should just swap out my 350 and replace it..guess my dad just got a 350 to replace his 305.

i found these guys online
http://www.precisionengine.com/

primrrd · 01-14-2011, 04:16 PM

I had looked into Precision... they are in houston, close to downtown on Harrisburg. they were quick to answer my emails...
their performance engine prices look almost too good to be true!
(350 stree heat 350 hp for 1799.00 !)

West Texas Z · 01-14-2011, 04:59 PM

I'm going the crate route soon myself with my tax return.

jojoman · 01-23-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by primrrd

I had looked into Precision... they are in houston, close to downtown on Harrisburg. they were quick to answer my emails...
their performance engine prices look almost too good to be true!
(350 stree heat 350 hp for 1799.00 !)

if you dont mind asking where is this precision place you mention sounds good i stay nw area 249 and beltway 8 willow brook area

primrrd · 01-23-2011, 11:39 PM

http://www.precisionengine.com/rebui...nes/index.html

have a look. harrisburg st in 77011 is east of downtown...

they seem to have a large selection. note: i have no personal experience dealing with these folks.. but they are local.

1985-GMC · 01-24-2011, 12:11 AM

Is this a Texas only thread?

craazy22 · 01-24-2011, 12:51 AM

I dealt with precision before to buy a stock built motor with no problems. But that price for that 350 with 350hp sounds too good to be true. Ill double check on that. My stock built was almost that much. But deff. Go with a crate than rebuilt. Or screw it go lsx. Uncle sam is paying for it anyways..lol
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DREAMER1 · 01-24-2011, 01:32 AM

I don't kno any good places on my side of town, jus wanted to say I participated in this Texas Thread =)). Sorry I couldn't be of more help
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West Texas Z · 01-24-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Is this a Texas only thread?

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Originally Posted by DREAMER1

I don't kno any good places on my side of town, jus wanted to say I participated in this Texas Thread =)). Sorry I couldn't be of more help
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Its what we do.

68c10owner · 01-24-2011, 11:17 AM

Guess I`ll be the first non Texas resident to reply,lol. You can get a brand new GM TBI long block for about $1800 and it will come with a warranty. These are not remanufatured engines, they are BRAND NEW. Granted they are stock 200hp replacemnts but it`s hard to beat a new engine at that price. I find it hard to belive your going to get 350hp out of a TBI 350 with a crap TBI heads without alot of work and woul cost more than $1799 but thats just me.

bigd65 · 01-24-2011, 01:44 PM

well figured, I better check in (LOL), anyway, there is a place in Pearland, CARS INC> located on FM518 that I have heard nothing but good come from them, No personal experience but I got a friend that owns a wrecking Yard, Parts Unlimited, that thats the place he deals with

01-13-2011, 12:44 AM	#1
neighbor beast Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 16	Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) Hey guys just about to get my income tax in this week and i want to rebuild my 1987 350 EFI. How much does a rebuild cost on average and does any of my Houston folks suggest anyone?

01-13-2011, 08:38 AM	#2
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) might be easier to buy a crate motor i like the way the patriot motors are setup... just my .02

01-13-2011, 08:38 AM	#3
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) Check with crate engine prices before you take the jump. If yours is still running, the long block should be worth $500 to someone who's just looking for a running engine. Knock that off the price of a crate and you'll have an engine with a warranty for about the same - or less than - a rebuild.

01-13-2011, 01:44 PM	#4
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) I think a crate motor is the way to go, after all the new parts, the machine work and your labor needed to do a rebuild correct, that the cost of a crate motor with a warranty will look much better to you. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

01-13-2011, 02:11 PM	#5
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) ^looks like the Texas delegation has shown up on this thread, huh?

01-13-2011, 05:42 PM	#6
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) I build my own, and its still not cheaper than a crate! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

01-13-2011, 06:38 PM	#7
TeXaS 86 C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 40	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) i plan on buying a crate 350 to replace my 305... any recommendations on shops in the Houston areas that can do the swap ?? __________________ 1986 LWB C-10 305/th400 Daily Driver and beer runner

01-13-2011, 10:27 PM	#9
TeXaS 86 C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 40	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) im in sw houston near the galleria but am open to any location. as you stated i am looking for honest work and it done right. i do frequent tomball and conroe areas and your neck of the woods also __________________ 1986 LWB C-10 305/th400 Daily Driver and beer runner

01-14-2011, 03:03 AM	#10
neighbor beast Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 16	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) i live in the SE area Pasadena and i guess from what you guys say i should just swap out my 350 and replace it..guess my dad just got a 350 to replace his 305. i found these guys online http://www.precisionengine.com/

01-14-2011, 04:16 PM	#11
primrrd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 323	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) I had looked into Precision... they are in houston, close to downtown on Harrisburg. they were quick to answer my emails... their performance engine prices look almost too good to be true! (350 stree heat 350 hp for 1799.00 !)

01-14-2011, 04:59 PM	#12
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) I'm going the crate route soon myself with my tax return. __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

01-23-2011, 11:39 PM	#14
primrrd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 323	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) http://www.precisionengine.com/rebui...nes/index.html have a look. harrisburg st in 77011 is east of downtown... they seem to have a large selection. note: i have no personal experience dealing with these folks.. but they are local. Last edited by primrrd; 01-23-2011 at 11:39 PM.

01-24-2011, 12:11 AM	#15
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) Is this a Texas only thread? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-24-2011, 12:51 AM	#16
craazy22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 230	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) I dealt with precision before to buy a stock built motor with no problems. But that price for that 350 with 350hp sounds too good to be true. Ill double check on that. My stock built was almost that much. But deff. Go with a crate than rebuilt. Or screw it go lsx. Uncle sam is paying for it anyways..lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81 chevy stepside 6.0/t56 swap in progress.... 81 chevy silverado k5 2wd 350 tpi and 700r4.. SOLD 07 chevy colorado "work truck" SOLD 02 chevy silverado z71 off road package

01-24-2011, 01:32 AM	#17
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) I don't kno any good places on my side of town, jus wanted to say I participated in this Texas Thread =)). Sorry I couldn't be of more help Posted via Mobile Device



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01-24-2011, 11:17 AM	#19
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) Guess I`ll be the first non Texas resident to reply,lol. You can get a brand new GM TBI long block for about $1800 and it will come with a warranty. These are not remanufatured engines, they are BRAND NEW. Granted they are stock 200hp replacemnts but it`s hard to beat a new engine at that price. I find it hard to belive your going to get 350hp out of a TBI 350 with a crap TBI heads without alot of work and woul cost more than $1799 but thats just me. __________________ Anthony

01-24-2011, 01:44 PM	#20
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Re: Getting My 350 Rebuilt Tx (Houston) well figured, I better check in (LOL), anyway, there is a place in Pearland, CARS INC> located on FM518 that I have heard nothing but good come from them, No personal experience but I got a friend that owns a wrecking Yard, Parts Unlimited, that thats the place he deals with __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

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