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freak · 04-09-2017, 02:32 PM

I'm thinking of starting a gofundme to get this engine for my build...

http://www.chevrolet.com/performance...k-zz-572-720-r

...just kidding but chevy has some nice crate engines. Anyone here every bought one?

**rharris** · 04-09-2017, 02:38 PM

My 71 GMC had a GM Performance 330HP 350HO. It was very reliable and fit the truck perfect. Miss that engine......
I think you could buy it for around $5300 - turn key.

freak · 04-09-2017, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rharris

My 71 GMC had a GM Performance 330HP 350HO. It was very reliable and fit the truck perfect. Miss that engine......
I think you could buy it for around $5300 - turn key.

How did 330hp feel?

James the III · 04-09-2017, 03:07 PM

vortec 350 1900.00
ramget cam swap 170
1.6 rockers 200
beehive springs ls6-9 take outs 70.00
comp retainers 45
Edelbrook performance intake 225

330-340 hp..

572 is nice.. but after you spend the money for the engine.. now, you need to spend money on everything behind it.. then the chassis..

jjzepplin · 04-09-2017, 03:11 PM

Get the 572 and never look back. Bragging rights! I got $5 on it!

**jocko** · 04-09-2017, 03:27 PM

unless it's for show, as in a show-only truck, or unless you're drag racing it, it's kind of a waste of money. I'd say buy or build the engine that suits your needs, not your wants. Don't get me wrong, I probably sound like an old fuddy duddy... and there was a time when I was absolutely convinced I needed a tunnel ram and dual holleys on a 57 chev I owned. I saved and finally got the motor done and it was a pain in the butt. Reliability is more fun for me these days. I'm sure the 572 is reliable, but if you don't need 700+ hp, it's not worth the extra $. James has a good point as well - if you ever plan to use it, it will cost a lot more than the 572 itself.

freak · 04-09-2017, 03:58 PM

Yeah I'm not seriously getting the 572. Of course if someone wants to fund me...

**rharris** · 04-09-2017, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freak

How did 330hp feel?

I loved it. It was smooth driving, had a nice rumble, and just floated in my lwb. I can honestly say it was perfect for the truck with a rebuilt TH350. It had enough power, but didn't wreck everything connected to it. Plus, it was true GM performance. There are a lot of hi-hp crates out there from other companys for much less. I cant knock them because I haven't had one, but I knew there was GM backing this one, and all components with it. I believe the old fella that bought it got it from summit.

**rharris** · 04-09-2017, 04:03 PM

I liked it much better than the 454 that my swb 4wd 71 had. That was Gm too, but a replacement for a mid 80 early 90 truck. About 250-275hp.

1972RedNeck · 04-09-2017, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freak

Yeah I'm not seriously getting the 572. Of course if someone wants to fund me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Get the 572 and never look back. Bragging rights! I got $5 on it!

I'll double that if I get a ride when it's done...

**rharris** · 04-09-2017, 04:06 PM

Makes me miss it every time I put the pedal down on my stock 72 super with the 307. 307 is good, smooth running engine, but no comparison.

**rharris** · 04-09-2017, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freak

Yeah I'm not seriously getting the 572. Of course if someone wants to fund me...

you start the page and ill kick in $10. Crazy things happen.......

terry b · 04-09-2017, 06:09 PM

I funded mine by going to work!

freak · 04-09-2017, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rharris

Makes me miss it every time I put the pedal down on my stock 72 super with the 307. 307 is good, smooth running engine, but no comparison.

Can you imagine what tires/suspension it would take to get the power to the ground with that 572 and a lwb!!

arocars · 04-09-2017, 08:51 PM

Scoggin Dickey has a nice 350/300 long block for short dough.

**rharris** · 04-09-2017, 09:03 PM

i got a job too and 3 kids to support.....but I'm still committed to my $10 to see that 572 dropped in..........

Ive wasted $10 in lesser spots. That is contingent on full build thread and videos and of course a rockin smoke show when its installed.

garyd1961 · 04-09-2017, 09:56 PM

Vortec crate enging $2000.
Intake, four barrel carb, distributor $700-$800.
300+ HP, runs smooth and gets good gas mileage.

**special-K** · 04-10-2017, 08:15 AM

I'm not the bragging type, but I see more bragging rights in building up a small block that spanks some big block butt than slipping in a ready-made 572. Buying is easy, just takes money. Building takes knowledge and skill on top of money.

GM Performance crate engines are great. They're all good. They are brand new everything.

BILT4ME · 04-10-2017, 02:35 PM

Contact Radley Chevrolet in VA. I just bought a crate 350 from them and they are the cheapest in the land. Free shipping and no sales tax is what sealed it for me!

GASoline71 · 04-10-2017, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I'm not the bragging type, but I see more bragging rights in building up a small block that spanks some big block butt than slipping in a ready-made 572. Buying is easy, just takes money. Building takes knowledge and skill on top of money.

GM Performance crate engines are great. They're all good. They are brand new everything.

Then when the ask you what you have under the hood and you say... "Just a little ol' 350." They about crap themselves.

Gary

04-09-2017, 02:32 PM	#1
freak Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pemberville, Ohio Posts: 152	gofundme for engine I'm thinking of starting a gofundme to get this engine for my build... http://www.chevrolet.com/performance...k-zz-572-720-r ...just kidding but chevy has some nice crate engines. Anyone here every bought one?

04-09-2017, 02:38 PM	#2
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: gofundme for engine My 71 GMC had a GM Performance 330HP 350HO. It was very reliable and fit the truck perfect. Miss that engine...... I think you could buy it for around $5300 - turn key. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

04-09-2017, 03:07 PM	#4
James the III Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: lowell ma Posts: 750	Re: gofundme for engine vortec 350 1900.00 ramget cam swap 170 1.6 rockers 200 beehive springs ls6-9 take outs 70.00 comp retainers 45 Edelbrook performance intake 225 330-340 hp.. 572 is nice.. but after you spend the money for the engine.. now, you need to spend money on everything behind it.. then the chassis..

04-09-2017, 03:11 PM	#5
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,544	Re: gofundme for engine Get the 572 and never look back. Bragging rights! I got $5 on it! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

04-09-2017, 03:27 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,930	Re: gofundme for engine unless it's for show, as in a show-only truck, or unless you're drag racing it, it's kind of a waste of money. I'd say buy or build the engine that suits your needs, not your wants. Don't get me wrong, I probably sound like an old fuddy duddy... and there was a time when I was absolutely convinced I needed a tunnel ram and dual holleys on a 57 chev I owned. I saved and finally got the motor done and it was a pain in the butt. Reliability is more fun for me these days. I'm sure the 572 is reliable, but if you don't need 700+ hp, it's not worth the extra $. James has a good point as well - if you ever plan to use it, it will cost a lot more than the 572 itself.

04-09-2017, 03:58 PM	#7
freak Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pemberville, Ohio Posts: 152	Re: gofundme for engine Yeah I'm not seriously getting the 572. Of course if someone wants to fund me...

04-09-2017, 04:03 PM	#9
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: gofundme for engine I liked it much better than the 454 that my swb 4wd 71 had. That was Gm too, but a replacement for a mid 80 early 90 truck. About 250-275hp. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

04-09-2017, 04:06 PM	#11
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: gofundme for engine Makes me miss it every time I put the pedal down on my stock 72 super with the 307. 307 is good, smooth running engine, but no comparison. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

04-09-2017, 06:09 PM	#13
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: gofundme for engine I funded mine by going to work!

04-09-2017, 08:51 PM	#15
arocars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Taunton, Massachusetts Posts: 26	Re: gofundme for engine Scoggin Dickey has a nice 350/300 long block for short dough.

04-09-2017, 09:03 PM	#16
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: gofundme for engine i got a job too and 3 kids to support.....but I'm still committed to my $10 to see that 572 dropped in.......... Ive wasted $10 in lesser spots. That is contingent on full build thread and videos and of course a rockin smoke show when its installed. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

04-09-2017, 09:56 PM	#17
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: gofundme for engine Vortec crate enging $2000. Intake, four barrel carb, distributor $700-$800. 300+ HP, runs smooth and gets good gas mileage.

04-10-2017, 08:15 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: gofundme for engine I'm not the bragging type, but I see more bragging rights in building up a small block that spanks some big block butt than slipping in a ready-made 572. Buying is easy, just takes money. Building takes knowledge and skill on top of money. GM Performance crate engines are great. They're all good. They are brand new everything. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-10-2017, 02:35 PM	#19
BILT4ME Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 267	Re: gofundme for engine Contact Radley Chevrolet in VA. I just bought a crate 350 from them and they are the cheapest in the land. Free shipping and no sales tax is what sealed it for me! __________________ 1970 GMC K2500 Dis-use is harder on a car than mis-use.

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