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02-07-2017, 01:40 PM | #1 |
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Re: gm crate engine question
I don't know why people keep wasting their time on those crates!
No compression, crap heads, little cam, no power! For a bit more money you can get one of these roller blocks. Compression, roller cam and vortec heads. Sure you need a fuel pump and different flywheel or flexplate but you should replace those anyway. http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Perf...30282/10002/-1 |
02-07-2017, 03:22 PM | #2 | |
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I'm not actually arguing with you as much as detailing that it's all a matter of how much you want to spend (or can spend.) When the time comes I don't know which one I'll choose, the Pace 300 or an L31 with an upgraded cam.
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02-07-2017, 08:40 PM | #4 | |
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02-08-2017, 06:50 PM | #6 | |
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2 Bolt...https://www.summitracing.com/parts/n...0282/overview/ 4 Bolt...https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12530283
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02-08-2017, 07:03 PM | #7 | |
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This brings up a question... Has anyone here experienced a cam wipe on a new crate engine? I gotta think GM is slathering these things up pretty good with Moly Lube so they don't have a BAJILLION warranty claims. Right? The reason I ask is because I'm seriously considering getting the 195hp version for my truck, but I'm kinda freaked out about burning up a brand new cam and what that will do to the rest of the engine.
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02-08-2017, 08:00 PM | #8 |
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I recently bought a crate from Radley through eBay.
Very good communication from both the seller and freight company. Excellent price; which included delivery to my home in St.Louis, and liftgate dropoff at my garage. Couldnt be more satisfied.
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02-08-2017, 08:31 PM | #9 |
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02-09-2017, 05:13 AM | #10 | |
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They all be 2 bolts.. No way they spend the machining cost and extra parts.. if not needed.. bean counters would see to it. |
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02-08-2017, 12:44 AM | #11 | |
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the flexplate is 60 bucks.. and I'd not put a used flexplate on a new engine with a worn starter gear.. as for changing the cam.. you get 300+ h/p as is... more than enough.. if they are looking at a 260hp 350 with smog heads. intake is 200-250.. What does it cost to rebuild the new crate engine if you wipe a lobe?? off that flat tappet?? |
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02-08-2017, 12:56 AM | #12 |
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Is this a trick question? The answer is nothing. It's under warranty.
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02-08-2017, 06:54 AM | #13 | |
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Read the fine print.. warranty is if it is installed at an approved shop/dealership.. Even my g.m. vortec 4 bolt main crate engine with 3y 36k warranty states this.. You wipe a lobe.. you now out an engine.. what is cheaper.. having a shop(dealership) install and break in a smog headed flat tappet engine.. or buy the vortec for 1900.00 and diy install and not having to worry about break in other than fire it up,, and after the first running change the oil, and after 500 miles change it again.. Last edited by James the III; 02-08-2017 at 06:59 AM. |
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"1. Parts and labor warranty when installed by a GM Dealer or qualified installing Independent Service Center (ISC). 2. Parts and labor warranty when sold over the counter and REPAIRED by a GM Dealer or qualified installing Independent Service "
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02-08-2017, 08:19 AM | #15 |
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does it say sold over the counter and installed by end user?? read #1 again.. #2 is about it being repaired and installed. Does not say, warranty if sold over the country and installed by anyone.. it states, dealer or a ISC not joe smo in his garage at home nope.. warranty void.. Last edited by James the III; 02-08-2017 at 08:25 AM. |
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