What crate motor do you have?

[1972RedNeck]

Originally Posted by Fitz

you can never have too much horsepower!

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[okyankee]

part of my stock pile.

[BrutonLS1]

5.3 to LS1 conversion. (the so called Iron 5.7) have yet to meet someone that's done this

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by Transformula

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Very good bang for the buck, one year warranty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330812199682...84.m1423.l2649

That's a good deal if its done all correctly.
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[heathbirkendahl]

Any one do the 330 horse crate motor? How's the power? My current motor is tired.
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[69GWC]

"What crate motor do you have"

Well according. To the PO I have a late 80s early 90s "crate motor" with very few miles on it, but according To the numbers on the block I have a 76 350 with a billion miles on it more then likely... :0


Sorry had to vent....lol
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[dukcaln]

summit 350hp/400tq crate

[cubber]

Originally Posted by Transformula

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Very good bang for the buck, one year warranty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330812199682...84.m1423.l2649

man, that looks like a good deal.

[Portmod7]

Fast Burn 385. I sure want one of those LSX 454's though!

[1968Mann]

GMPP just had a sale on the LSX376 for almost have the cost of the 454 so it is now on the way to get this build on track! 450HP 450ftlb torque should be good for now. Said it is perfect to put some boost to it and let the tires go!

Zack

['72customdeluxe]

Plain goodwrench 350 here. Go for a junkyard 4.8/5.3 instead.
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[69moneypit]

Originally Posted by tomis blair

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 steal
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[99-LS1-SS]

Originally Posted by ItsRandy

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.

[Tim Christian]

Zz4

[NVBUYER]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Any one do the 330 horse crate motor? How's the power? My current motor is tired.
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If it's this one you're talking about: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...0007/overview/

Then yes sir. (Albeit I bought the turn-key version it) Great power, deep throaty sound. My only gripe is that I'm running it with a 3:08 and 700R4 combo. Don't make that mistake.

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by NVBUYER

If it's this one you're talking about: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...0007/overview/

Then yes sir. (Albeit I bought the turn-key version it) Great power, deep throaty sound. My only gripe is that I'm running it with a 3:08 and 700R4 combo. Don't make that mistake.

That's the one! I'm looking at the turn key as well.

How was the conversion? Any major headaches?

[NVBUYER]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

That's the one! I'm looking at the turn key as well.

How was the conversion? Any major headaches?

I ended up moving it forward 1.5 inches which wasn't hard at all (it was originally a 4-speed). It wasn't a necessary step but it made the distributor clear the firewall a little better. The engine runs really nice, and I will warn you that it actually comes with a Holley 670CFM and not the advertised 600CFM. No major headaches that I can think of. Note that it also does NOT come with a mechanical fuel pump installed.

This is the one I used: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...make/chevrolet

To which I complimented with: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...7697/overview/

The serpentine kit needed a little bit of fitting to get it all together, so expect a few things to either not fit/need fitting if you run into a bind. If and when you decide to use it.

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by NVBUYER

I ended up moving it forward 1.5 inches which wasn't hard at all (it was originally a 4-speed). It wasn't a necessary step but it made the distributor clear the firewall a little better. The engine runs really nice, and I will warn you that it actually comes with a Holley 670CFM and not the advertised 600CFM. No major headaches that I can think of. Note that it also does NOT come with a mechanical fuel pump installed.

This is the one I used: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...make/chevrolet

To which I complimented with: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...7697/overview/

The serpentine kit needed a little bit of fitting to get it all together, so expect a few things to either not fit/need fitting if you run into a bind. If and when you decide to use it.

This is all great info! Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to more power and no leaks.
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[roadking-111]

I went with the GMPP 290 horse. Got it for $1650 from Lakewood Chevy in Denver.

[FloatMonkey]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Any one do the 330 horse crate motor? How's the power? My current motor is tired.
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I swapped in the GM 350HO motor a few years back and it's been great so far. The power is there when you need it but is very streetable with the mild cam. My goal is to add the MSD Atomic EFI to the motor with the hopes to incress gas mileage and to make it more wife friendly.
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[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by roadking-111

I went with the GMPP 290 horse. Got it for $1650 from Lakewood Chevy in Denver.

Looks good too!
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[kolb02]

I just got the Blueprint 383 405hp 450tq from summit in the truck today. Should fire it up tomorrow. Has anyone bought one of these? Did you have good luck wih it?

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by kolb02

I just got the Blueprint 383 405hp 450tq from summit in the truck today. Should fire it up tomorrow. Has anyone bought one of these? Did you have good luck wih it?

I just looked at that motor online tonight. Let me know how it fires up!
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[hpcgmc]

Originally Posted by tomis blair

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!

[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Any one do the 330 horse crate motor? How's the power? My current motor is tired.
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It's not in a C10, but my dad put one of these in his 87 MCSS. It makes great power and torque. With the 200-4R and 3.73 gears in the car, it gets pretty decent mileage as well.