I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BluMax09 · 10-01-2012, 03:55 PM

Any and all advice would be appreciated. I've checked out the obvious ones, summit, jegs, edelbrock..etc. I'm not against a remanufactured engine. Lot's of choices and this is my first frame off restoration I want to do this right the first time and not have any regrets. Thanks to all, stay bowtie to the bone!

71tahoe · 10-01-2012, 04:37 PM

Shipping might run more than a local reputable shop for you though.

Check out speedwaymotors.com too. They carry Blueprint which are reman but with a comparable warranty to GM.

BluMax09 · 10-01-2012, 04:44 PM

Thanks for your help. I will check them out.

bodydropped68 · 10-01-2012, 05:59 PM

local GM dealers sell turn key engines and they have a pretty good warranty just a thought.

gearys 5600 · 10-01-2012, 07:46 PM

290 h.p./ 350 G.M crate engine.

jjtackleberry · 10-01-2012, 08:52 PM

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big mike71 · 10-01-2012, 08:56 PM

I have the 330 hp GM crate motor, I think it runs pretty strong.

yfs200p · 10-01-2012, 09:24 PM

I got mine from 5 star engines out in Arizona. They are on ebay, but I called them and ordered one with a few different options. It was $3k shipped to my door with a 1 yr unlimited mile warranty. 350/325hp. Unfortunately I haven't run it anywhere but inside my garage yet.... Sounds damn good though
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BluMax09 · 10-01-2012, 09:42 PM

Thanks, I will look that up.

PanelDeland · 10-01-2012, 10:41 PM

Check out the GM performance 383 motors.They should be fun in one of these trucks and they come as a new crate engine.

slikside · 10-01-2012, 11:13 PM

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Chvy2NV · 10-02-2012, 12:00 AM

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GASoline71 · 10-02-2012, 12:04 AM

Check out Scoggins Dickey as well.

Gary

**derotoreut** · 10-02-2012, 03:14 PM

I bought my engine from United Racing Engines out of Arizona. Built how I wanted it. To use stock torque converter, stock vacuum for power brakes. 465 HP/465 TQ. 3-yr/100,000 mile warranty.

**CC69Rat** · 10-02-2012, 04:27 PM

that 290hp GMPP 350 sounds good for what it is .. I had one about 14 BTDC, Flows, HEI, headers, RPM intake, 650 Holley. It's pretty impressive. I'm pretty sure they are around .222 (?) Something like that .. I can't recall. It had a decent lick to it.

One problem .. and this has been years ago. As you may or may not be aware, those engines are built in Mexico. Not that that's a bad thing, or the reason why .. But, there was a QC issue with them having the wrong valve seals in them. Mine ended up having 4.3L seals in it. It started leaking oil just enough to cause it to smoke out the exhaust. Replaced the seals and it was fine.

Again .. just FYI.

BluMax09 · 10-02-2012, 04:43 PM

That's beautiful man. Good stuff!

10-01-2012, 03:55 PM	#1
BluMax09 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii Posts: 4	I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 Any and all advice would be appreciated. I've checked out the obvious ones, summit, jegs, edelbrock..etc. I'm not against a remanufactured engine. Lot's of choices and this is my first frame off restoration I want to do this right the first time and not have any regrets. Thanks to all, stay bowtie to the bone!

10-01-2012, 04:37 PM	#2
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 Shipping might run more than a local reputable shop for you though. Check out speedwaymotors.com too. They carry Blueprint which are reman but with a comparable warranty to GM.

10-01-2012, 04:44 PM	#3
BluMax09 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii Posts: 4	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 Thanks for your help. I will check them out.

10-01-2012, 05:59 PM	#4
bodydropped68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 705	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 local GM dealers sell turn key engines and they have a pretty good warranty just a thought.

10-01-2012, 07:46 PM	#5
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 290 h.p./ 350 G.M crate engine. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

10-01-2012, 08:52 PM	#6
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10-01-2012, 08:56 PM	#7
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 I have the 330 hp GM crate motor, I think it runs pretty strong. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

10-01-2012, 09:24 PM	#8
yfs200p E.H.F.D Engine #2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Hampton, NY Long Island Posts: 916	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 I got mine from 5 star engines out in Arizona. They are on ebay, but I called them and ordered one with a few different options. It was $3k shipped to my door with a 1 yr unlimited mile warranty. 350/325hp. Unfortunately I haven't run it anywhere but inside my garage yet.... Sounds damn good though Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -NICK '72 K10 SWB Fleetside. Avocado Highlander 350-4speed-NP205 Frame Off Re-Creation '89 GMC V3500 C/C Flatbed Plow Truck 454/SM465/Np205 '15 Chevy 2500HD CCSB High Country Duramax '22 Tahoe Premier Duramax

10-01-2012, 09:42 PM	#9
BluMax09 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii Posts: 4	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 Thanks, I will look that up.

10-01-2012, 10:41 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 Check out the GM performance 383 motors.They should be fun in one of these trucks and they come as a new crate engine. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-02-2012, 12:00 AM	#12
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10-02-2012, 03:14 PM	#14
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 I bought my engine from United Racing Engines out of Arizona. Built how I wanted it. To use stock torque converter, stock vacuum for power brakes. 465 HP/465 TQ. 3-yr/100,000 mile warranty. Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

10-02-2012, 04:27 PM	#15
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 that 290hp GMPP 350 sounds good for what it is .. I had one about 14 BTDC, Flows, HEI, headers, RPM intake, 650 Holley. It's pretty impressive. I'm pretty sure they are around .222 (?) Something like that .. I can't recall. It had a decent lick to it. One problem .. and this has been years ago. As you may or may not be aware, those engines are built in Mexico. Not that that's a bad thing, or the reason why .. But, there was a QC issue with them having the wrong valve seals in them. Mine ended up having 4.3L seals in it. It started leaking oil just enough to cause it to smoke out the exhaust. Replaced the seals and it was fine. Again .. just FYI. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-02-2012, 04:43 PM	#16
BluMax09 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii Posts: 4	Re: I Need a turn key engine for my 72 C-10 That's beautiful man. Good stuff!



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