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Old 03-15-2017, 01:20 AM   #121
El Dorado Jim
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Re: gm crate engine question

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat View Post
I had one in a 69 Camaro once upon a time. It was the 290hp version. About 500 miles in, it started smoking really bad out the passenger tailpipe.

We tore it down a bit and found it had 4.3l v6 valve seals in it. Interesting. The seals were just chewed all up allowing oil to drip by.. QC apparently isnt the best on these engines (?) maybe I just got a bad one. It was okay I guess.. but I wouldnt buy another one.

Also, if youre not ASE Certified, or you do not have this engine installed at an ASE / GM certified installer facility it will void the warranty. Ask me how I know.
not true about the warranty,according to Radley...I had alot of great reviews from members here who installed one of these engines.....
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