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67ChevyRedneck · 12-06-2013, 09:51 AM

Just thought I'd pass this along.

When I was looking at possibly buying a new motor for my truck I was a little disappointed, but not surprised, that they had gone up $3-400 in price... since I last looked in 2008. So I saved Jegs listing on ebay, and just happened to look last night, and it was $1,207.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest price they've had in a long time (if you look at the sold history, they do routinely lower the price) and the best price I've seen from other sellers. Free shipping too.

So now I've got the new motivation for the C10.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400444180233...84.m1423.l2649

**bigmac73** · 12-06-2013, 10:07 AM

if you are going to install a crate engine , why use a low HP stock engine??
I do understand people have budget issues , different drivablity concerns
but for 3K you get a good 400Hp performing engine , from year one and others

67ChevyRedneck · 12-06-2013, 10:22 AM

I don't understand why everyone thinks you have to have a high HP truck?

My truck scoots right along with it's current worn out 350. It moved along just fine when it was a 250 straight 6 too. I don't want or need a High HP motor.

3K is ANOTHER $1,800 dollars. THEN with that kind of HP my 700R will burn up and I'll have to spend ANOTHER 3K to buy one that can handle that kind of power.

I got what I wanted

Unless you're offering to pay the extra $4,800 I'll need to have 150 more HP?

hamjet · 12-06-2013, 10:24 AM

boy, thats a hard price to pass up if you need a crate motor!

67swb72klb · 12-06-2013, 10:31 AM

that is a great deal and they get these trucks down the road realy good I have one in my k10 with 90k+ miles and runs great still

Lee H · 12-06-2013, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Just thought I'd pass this along.

When I was looking at possibly buying a new motor for my truck I was a little disappointed, but not surprised, that they had gone up $3-400 in price... since I last looked in 2008. So I saved Jegs listing on ebay, and just happened to look last night, and it was $1,207.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest price they've had in a long time (if you look at the sold history, they do routinely lower the price) and the best price I've seen from other sellers. Free shipping too.

So now I've got the new motivation for the C10.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400444180233...84.m1423.l2649

Great engine for a really great price. Best part about these GM crates is they make the power in a lower RPM range. My DD rarely gets above 3,000 RPMs, just about the time most performance motors start building power.

**D.PASSMORE** · 12-06-2013, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I don't understand why everyone thinks you have to have a high HP truck?

My truck scoots right along with it's current worn out 350. It moved along just fine when it was a 250 straight 6 too. I don't want or need a High HP motor.

3K is ANOTHER $1,800 dollars. THEN with that kind of HP my 700R will burn up and I'll have to spend ANOTHER 3K to buy one that can handle that kind of power.

I got what I wanted

Unless you're offering to pay the extra $4,800 I'll need to have 150 more HP?

Plus, you can add HP enhancers as you go / afford it. ie, ignition, intake manifold, head work, exhaust system and cam. That is what I did with my stock 350, runs like a hot-rod should!

67ChevyRedneck · 12-06-2013, 10:51 AM

The truck has HEI now with an edelbrock 1406 4 barrel, and I have a brand new edelbrock performer intake I've been wanting to install forever on it, and it has a true dual exhaust system on it

In The Ten Ring · 12-06-2013, 10:53 AM

I'm not crazy about horsepower either. It's a truck, not a musclecar.

Now if I change out my 4.11 rear end for a 3.73 then maybe I'll need more power to run these WV hills but until then, the 250 I6 stays.

hamjet · 12-06-2013, 10:59 AM

Do it! Do it now! Push de button!!!!

54belair · 12-06-2013, 11:18 AM

I think "hot rodding" has always inferred a high horsepower engine. Im an old school hot rodder-------But, I also live in 2013 with $3.00 a gal. gas. If (IF), Im just going to do a little street cruising and some showing--Why would I need high horsepower? In one of our trucks (unless you load the rear end heavily), you cant get traction with a stock motor let alone 400-500 hp.
Just saying----why????

67ChevyRedneck · 12-06-2013, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamjet

Do it! Do it now! Push de button!!!!

Oh, I did.

BB72CHEVKT · 12-06-2013, 11:35 AM

That is a deal.

TxTan · 12-06-2013, 11:51 AM

Nevermind, I see the link you posted.

chevy_mike · 12-06-2013, 12:27 PM

Wow, that is a great price. Heck, had I seen that before I rebuilt the I-6 250 in my wagon, I would have likely done a V8 swap.

Great find!!!

72bowtiestepper · 12-06-2013, 12:46 PM

That is definetely the best price EVER....I paid $300 more for the same engine back in July......can't go wrong at that price !

ho70 · 12-06-2013, 12:55 PM

WOW-I agree good motor at a great price it'll squeal (?) the tires

**leddzepp** · 12-06-2013, 01:05 PM

Great price...if I were building another truck this is exactly the route I would go.

**t76turbo** · 12-06-2013, 01:05 PM

Any specific cam swaps that could really wake this engine up that anyone has experience with?

flashed · 12-06-2013, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the info and link ,I just happen to need one .

teeitup · 12-06-2013, 01:28 PM

Wow that is a bargain

67ChevyRedneck · 12-06-2013, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Thanks for the info and link ,I just happen to need one .

Looks like 3 more have sold since I bought mine. Moving fast

Youey · 12-06-2013, 01:32 PM

Now I know what I can ask for Christmas!!

67ChevyRedneck · 12-06-2013, 01:36 PM

Couple questions for those that bought them...

My flywheel is getting pretty old and they're fairly cheap, does anyone have the correct P/N for one for a 700R.

I also have a 2 o clock balancer/timing tab on my current motor, what's recommended for these motors? P/N? I don't want to reuse my balancer.

**yote1234** · 12-06-2013, 01:39 PM

i couldnt pass it up! thx for the heads up!

12-06-2013, 09:51 AM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Great deal on new crate engine Just thought I'd pass this along. When I was looking at possibly buying a new motor for my truck I was a little disappointed, but not surprised, that they had gone up $3-400 in price... since I last looked in 2008. So I saved Jegs listing on ebay, and just happened to look last night, and it was $1,207.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest price they've had in a long time (if you look at the sold history, they do routinely lower the price) and the best price I've seen from other sellers. Free shipping too. So now I've got the new motivation for the C10. http://www.ebay.com/itm/400444180233...84.m1423.l2649 __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-06-2013, 10:07 AM	#2
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Great deal on new crate engine if you are going to install a crate engine , why use a low HP stock engine?? I do understand people have budget issues , different drivablity concerns but for 3K you get a good 400Hp performing engine , from year one and others __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

12-06-2013, 10:22 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Great deal on new crate engine I don't understand why everyone thinks you have to have a high HP truck? My truck scoots right along with it's current worn out 350. It moved along just fine when it was a 250 straight 6 too. I don't want or need a High HP motor. 3K is ANOTHER $1,800 dollars. THEN with that kind of HP my 700R will burn up and I'll have to spend ANOTHER 3K to buy one that can handle that kind of power. I got what I wanted Unless you're offering to pay the extra $4,800 I'll need to have 150 more HP? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-06-2013, 10:24 AM	#4
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Great deal on new crate engine boy, thats a hard price to pass up if you need a crate motor! __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

12-06-2013, 10:31 AM	#5
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,447	Re: Great deal on new crate engine that is a great deal and they get these trucks down the road realy good I have one in my k10 with 90k+ miles and runs great still __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

12-06-2013, 10:51 AM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Great deal on new crate engine The truck has HEI now with an edelbrock 1406 4 barrel, and I have a brand new edelbrock performer intake I've been wanting to install forever on it, and it has a true dual exhaust system on it __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-06-2013, 10:53 AM	#9
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Great deal on new crate engine I'm not crazy about horsepower either. It's a truck, not a musclecar. Now if I change out my 4.11 rear end for a 3.73 then maybe I'll need more power to run these WV hills but until then, the 250 I6 stays.

12-06-2013, 10:59 AM	#10
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Great deal on new crate engine Do it! Do it now! Push de button!!!! __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

12-06-2013, 11:18 AM	#11
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Great deal on new crate engine I think "hot rodding" has always inferred a high horsepower engine. Im an old school hot rodder-------But, I also live in 2013 with $3.00 a gal. gas. If (IF), Im just going to do a little street cruising and some showing--Why would I need high horsepower? In one of our trucks (unless you load the rear end heavily), you cant get traction with a stock motor let alone 400-500 hp. Just saying----why???? __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

12-06-2013, 11:35 AM	#13
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Great deal on new crate engine That is a deal. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

12-06-2013, 11:51 AM	#14
TxTan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: North Texas Posts: 43	Re: Great deal on new crate engine Nevermind, I see the link you posted.

12-06-2013, 12:27 PM	#15
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Great deal on new crate engine Wow, that is a great price. Heck, had I seen that before I rebuilt the I-6 250 in my wagon, I would have likely done a V8 swap. Great find!!! __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

12-06-2013, 12:46 PM	#16
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Great deal on new crate engine That is definetely the best price EVER....I paid $300 more for the same engine back in July......can't go wrong at that price !

12-06-2013, 12:55 PM	#17
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Great deal on new crate engine WOW-I agree good motor at a great price it'll squeal (?) the tires

12-06-2013, 01:05 PM	#18
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,979	Re: Great deal on new crate engine Great price...if I were building another truck this is exactly the route I would go. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man



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12-06-2013, 01:05 PM	#19
t76turbo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 215	Re: Great deal on new crate engine Any specific cam swaps that could really wake this engine up that anyone has experience with? __________________ 1970 Shortbed 2wd C-10

12-06-2013, 01:27 PM	#20
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Great deal on new crate engine Thanks for the info and link ,I just happen to need one .

12-06-2013, 01:28 PM	#21
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Great deal on new crate engine Wow that is a bargain __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-06-2013, 01:32 PM	#23
Youey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 222	Re: Great deal on new crate engine Now I know what I can ask for Christmas!!

12-06-2013, 01:36 PM	#24
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Great deal on new crate engine Couple questions for those that bought them... My flywheel is getting pretty old and they're fairly cheap, does anyone have the correct P/N for one for a 700R. I also have a 2 o clock balancer/timing tab on my current motor, what's recommended for these motors? P/N? I don't want to reuse my balancer. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-06-2013, 01:39 PM	#25
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,265	Re: Great deal on new crate engine i couldnt pass it up! thx for the heads up! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1972 short super c10 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

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