$2K for this engine? *time sensitive*

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by bigmac73

well if you are going to get a crate engine, get a 383 stroker, i kick my self in the ass for not spending an extra 600 bones and getting a 420HP 383, instead of the 355. but i am thinking about converting mine and adding a trick flow top end kit to it

I am so on the fence with the same dilemma...this is going to be a DD, but man, I read about and see 383s and think, "man I would like to feel that torque power off the line every once in awhile".

Originally Posted by cdowns

funny thing is the engine section here is chuck full of posts about those type of engines being dead in 500 miles or less

cdowns...I appreciate your insight. I have read your posts about not being pro-rebuilds. What crate engines have you had experience with or prefer?

[cdowns]

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cdowns...I appreciate your insight. I have read your posts about not being pro-rebuilds. What crate engines have you had experience with or prefer?[/QUOTE]

i've used a few of the GMPP crate engines 260 and 290 mostly// one time iwhen i was in a real time bind i got a turnkey 300hp setup from the engine factory// that was really nice just hooked up water gas and electric and it was great for a 2000 mile test drive the next day

[Jahloha]

I am an engine novice, if I do go crate engine, would you recommend a turn key? I can bolt things on and run belts, but never broken an new engine in.

[sublime1996525]

Originally Posted by Jahloha

I am an engine novice, if I do go crate engine, would you recommend a turn key? I can bolt things on and run belts, but never broken an new engine in.

Engine break in is easy. This big thing is the initial fire to break in the cam. Just google cam break in and you'll see what to do. Pretty simple just make sure everything is ready and you have a way to gauge RPM's.

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by sublime1996525

Engine break in is easy. This big thing is the initial fire to break in the cam. Just google cam break in and you'll see what to do. Pretty simple just make sure everything is ready and you have a way to gauge RPM's.

Thats good to know because I called Gus Paulos to see what theyd charge to install a Chevy crate engine (that way I can keep the warranty valid), and they said theyd charge $1850. Does that seem outrageous?

I have originally thought having that warranty would be nice, but adding an additional 2gs to the overall costs is killer.

[sublime1996525]

Originally Posted by Jahloha

Thats good to know because I called Gus Paulos to see what theyd charge to install a Chevy crate engine (that way I can keep the warranty valid), and they said theyd charge $1850. Does that seem outrageous?

I have originally thought having that warranty would be nice, but adding an additional 2gs to the overall costs is killer.

That sounds about right for a dealer. I don't think it has to be a Chevy dealer that does the install though for the warranty. Maybe you could clarify that and find it cheaper or see if they will let you do the install yourself and bring it to a dealer for inspection?

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by sublime1996525

That sounds about right for a dealer. I don't think it has to be a Chevy dealer that does the install though for the warranty. Maybe you could clarify that and find it cheaper or see if they will let you do the install yourself and bring it to a dealer for inspection?

Great idea. I forgot that I think I read that on our forum somewhere, about being able to possibly install and take to dealer for inspection. That would put their crate engines back onto my radar.