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Old 10-17-2012, 05:34 PM   #1
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What crate motor do you have?

Looking at crate motors and power. What's in your C-10?

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Old 10-17-2012, 05:40 PM   #2
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Re: What crate motor do you have?

Im thinking of ordering a 190 HP long block for my 72 ,it has a 100,000 /3yr warranty and thats cheaper that I can have mine rebuilt .And this is from the local Chevrolet dealership for a little over $1450 delivered .
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Old 10-17-2012, 05:42 PM   #3
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Im thinking of ordering a 190 HP long block for my 72 ,it has a 100,000 /3yr warranty and thats cheaper that I can have mine rebuilt .And this is from the local Chevrolet dealership for a little over $1450 delivered .
I like that idea as well. But was looking to get more horsepower.

Wait, did you mean the 290 horse?
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Old 10-17-2012, 06:17 PM   #4
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Re: What crate motor do you have?

I am going to be getting a 350hp sbc long block from a local shop for $1300, 7year 100,000 mile warranty at the end of the year. Local builder 17year experience builds these all day long and whips them out.
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Old 10-17-2012, 06:45 PM   #5
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I am going to be getting a 350hp sbc long block from a local shop for $1300, 7year 100,000 mile warranty at the end of the year. Local builder 17year experience builds these all day long and whips them out.
That's a killer deal. I wish I was closer to Oregon!!
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Old 10-17-2012, 11:35 PM   #6
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I am going to be getting a 350hp sbc long block from a local shop for $1300, 7year 100,000 mile warranty at the end of the year. Local builder 17year experience builds these all day long and whips them out.
That sounds like a great deal. I would choose a hand built one over an assembly line machine built crate engine any day.
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Old 10-18-2012, 01:05 AM   #7
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I am going to be getting a 350hp sbc long block from a local shop for $1300, 7year 100,000 mile warranty at the end of the year. Local builder 17year experience builds these all day long and whips them out.
I'd take that drive for quality like that.
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Old 11-26-2012, 07:53 PM   #8
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Old 12-01-2012, 12:20 AM   #9
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I am going to be getting a 350hp sbc long block from a local shop for $1300, 7year 100,000 mile warranty at the end of the year. Local builder 17year experience builds these all day long and whips them out.
Hey Tomis Blair - can you provide the info on that builder? I'm near Sacramento, but travel to Oregon on occasion. It would be worth the drive for me. Thanks!
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I am going to be getting a 350hp sbc long block from a local shop for $1300, 7year 100,000 mile warranty at the end of the year. Local builder 17year experience builds these all day long and whips them out.
Who might this be?
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Old 05-31-2016, 11:49 PM   #11
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Old 10-17-2012, 07:03 PM   #12
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I was gonna get the 290hp 350 till I saw that on CL. I called him and he can either build me one he already has or rebuild my motor for same price.
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Old 10-17-2012, 07:53 PM   #13
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I bought the 260hp 350. I put it in the '69 Burb and it doesn't have any trouble hauling that boat around... $1650 delivered to my door.

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Old 10-17-2012, 09:20 PM   #14
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Re: What crate motor do you have?

Look thru the GM performance catalog.I saw a factory 383 listed a while back.Plenty of torque and HP.Used a new block so it could be bore 60 over if ever needed,IIRC the stroke was 3.80 to get the 383.Now if they would just build it in a Ram Jet....
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Old 10-17-2012, 10:05 PM   #15
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I picked up a Blueprint Engines 383 from Summit. Came crated as shown. All I needed to do was add a flywheel and accessories. It also came with a dyno sheet showing 407 hp and over 440 lbs torque. No need to break in cam. Paid $4100 on sale. I eventually swapped out the Eddy 750 for a Holley 670 Ultra Street Avenger, added full roller rockers, new valve covers, ceramic headers, and a March serpentine pulley system. I'm very happy with the setup.

With that said, I will say this is my second engine. The first had a problem and BP replaced it. They didn't reimburse installation because I did the install myself. Had it been installed by a shop they would have covered the cost.



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Old 10-17-2012, 10:13 PM   #16
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Re: What crate motor do you have?

I've got an advance auto parts crate 350 in mine. It powered my 67 Camaro for years and now its in my truck. Still running strong and I think it was about $850 bucks when I got it. If I were to get a new motor for it, I would think seriously about that year one motor. 3 grand for 400 hp is pretty good.

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Old 10-17-2012, 11:02 PM   #17
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I got a ZZ502 for mine from the local Chevy dealer. Spent a lot more than the guys in previous posts, however, I am very happy with my choice.
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Old 11-26-2012, 07:58 PM   #18
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I got a ZZ502 for mine from the local Chevy dealer. Spent a lot more than the guys in previous posts, however, I am very happy with my choice.
This is the motor I have as well.
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Old 10-17-2012, 09:51 PM   #19
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I've been super satisfied with the 330hp I have in mine. After 10 years it still runs like brand new. Doesn't burn any oil and doesn't drip it either. Oh, and it goes like hell! I'd love to have some better gas mileage, but I'd also like to be handsome and rich. Guess you can't have your cake and eat it too.
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Old 10-17-2012, 10:01 PM   #20
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400+ hp crate from yearone. $3200 to my door. Comes dyno'd
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Old 10-18-2012, 12:45 AM   #21
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This is all great info everyone. I'm looking at the 330 horse/ 380 torque and the 383. Shooting after the holidays. I will post pics when done.

Please keep posting info and pics. Thanks!!
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Old 10-18-2012, 01:33 AM   #22
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zz454 12,500 miles so far so good. If you like torque, go big iron.
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Late model vortec from GM Performance parts. I cammed it, changed out the valve springs, and am running a Edelbrock Performer junior intake and Quickfuel 650 Provac carb. Purrs like a kitten, and has waaaay more power than the 250 it replaced.
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Looking at crate motors and power. What's in your C-10?

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you can never have too much horsepower!
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