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Dustydog · 07-02-2011, 11:29 PM

I am starting to get parts together to rebuild my 70 GMC S/B this winter. I would like to put in a GM small block crate motor.
Any suggestions on a good source?

Thanks

**LockDoc** · 07-03-2011, 12:02 AM

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I just bought one from Rydell Powertrain in Waterloo, Iowa. Here's the thread on it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=470737

http://www.rydellpowertrain.com/index.html

Ordered it on a Thursday afternoon and it was delivered The next Tuesday morning...

LockDoc

**N2TRUX** · 07-03-2011, 12:04 AM

Get your best "advertised" price off the net and give Summit Racing a call. They beat the best deal I could find, gave free shipping, and had it in stock. It's really hard to beat a GM crate motor from Summit racing.

cdowns · 07-03-2011, 09:26 AM

lots of LOCAL GM dealers will give you a very fair price on thier crate engines in comparison to advertised natiol places and they dont charge you shipping costs plus many have them instock on the showroom floor available for sameday delivery

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-03-2011, 10:06 AM

I bought the 260 hp version from summit and it was the best thing I ever did dropped it in and be driving the snot out of it ever since..

FLDBRED · 07-03-2011, 11:44 AM

I just wish the GM crate motors weren't built in Mexico.Sometimes GM just doesn't get it,we love Chevy's because they are part of AMERICA!

mbgmike · 07-03-2011, 01:24 PM

If you give us a model number we can quote you a price. Any company can beat Jegs or Summit. Why do they have to price match?

Dustydog · 07-06-2011, 10:15 PM

Thanks everyone,
The truck currently has a 396 big block that runs pretty good. Not sure how many miles are on it. I have thought about keeping it and finding someone to rebuild it that I can trust. Most things I can do myself but have not rebuilt an engine in a very long time. It would probably cost as much to rebuild this one as it would to buy a new small block.

I have some time to decide what to do before I start tearing into it this winter. I want to have as much on hand and ready to go before I start the rebuild.

Thanks again!

ChevLoRay · 07-06-2011, 10:21 PM

Doubtful you can find a 396 in a crate. You could get a 502 or bigger.

Zoomin · 07-06-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustydog

Thanks everyone,
The truck currently has a 396 big block that runs pretty good. Not sure how many miles are on it. I have thought about keeping it and finding someone to rebuild it that I can trust. Most things I can do myself but have not rebuilt an engine in a very long time. It would probably cost as much to rebuild this one as it would to buy a new small block.

I have some time to decide what to do before I start tearing into it this winter. I want to have as much on hand and ready to go before I start the rebuild.

Thanks again!

If your truck came with a big block, I'd sure keep it that way. But hey, that's just me.

68Stepbed · 07-07-2011, 07:55 AM

I'll take that 396 off your hands.

What are you wanting out the truck? A cruiser? Boulevard bruiser? In other words, do you want something stock or mild mannered or do you want something with lots of horsepower? Do you want to go small block or keep it big block?

*Fitz* · 07-07-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Doubtful you can find a 396 in a crate. You could get a 502 or bigger.

Yes, and BIGGER is always BETTER!

liftlawssuck · 07-07-2011, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz

Yes, and BIGGER is always BETTER!

WOW! I am sooooo jealuos.

07-02-2011, 11:29 PM	#1
Dustydog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Grove Il Posts: 122	Crate Engine? I am starting to get parts together to rebuild my 70 GMC S/B this winter. I would like to put in a GM small block crate motor. Any suggestions on a good source? Thanks __________________ Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette

07-03-2011, 12:02 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,423	Re: Crate Engine? - I just bought one from Rydell Powertrain in Waterloo, Iowa. Here's the thread on it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=470737 http://www.rydellpowertrain.com/index.html Ordered it on a Thursday afternoon and it was delivered The next Tuesday morning... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-03-2011, 12:04 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Crate Engine? Get your best "advertised" price off the net and give Summit Racing a call. They beat the best deal I could find, gave free shipping, and had it in stock. It's really hard to beat a GM crate motor from Summit racing. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-03-2011, 09:26 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Crate Engine? lots of LOCAL GM dealers will give you a very fair price on thier crate engines in comparison to advertised natiol places and they dont charge you shipping costs plus many have them instock on the showroom floor available for sameday delivery __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-03-2011, 10:06 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Crate Engine? I bought the 260 hp version from summit and it was the best thing I ever did dropped it in and be driving the snot out of it ever since.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-03-2011, 11:44 AM	#6
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Crate Engine? I just wish the GM crate motors weren't built in Mexico.Sometimes GM just doesn't get it,we love Chevy's because they are part of AMERICA!

07-03-2011, 01:24 PM	#7
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Crate Engine? If you give us a model number we can quote you a price. Any company can beat Jegs or Summit. Why do they have to price match?

07-06-2011, 10:15 PM	#8
Dustydog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Grove Il Posts: 122	Re: Crate Engine? Thanks everyone, The truck currently has a 396 big block that runs pretty good. Not sure how many miles are on it. I have thought about keeping it and finding someone to rebuild it that I can trust. Most things I can do myself but have not rebuilt an engine in a very long time. It would probably cost as much to rebuild this one as it would to buy a new small block. I have some time to decide what to do before I start tearing into it this winter. I want to have as much on hand and ready to go before I start the rebuild. Thanks again! __________________ Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette

07-06-2011, 10:21 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Crate Engine? Doubtful you can find a 396 in a crate. You could get a 502 or bigger. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-07-2011, 07:55 AM	#11
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Crate Engine? I'll take that 396 off your hands. What are you wanting out the truck? A cruiser? Boulevard bruiser? In other words, do you want something stock or mild mannered or do you want something with lots of horsepower? Do you want to go small block or keep it big block? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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