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It seems that the 350/290 crate is discontinued? Strange how they would discontinue it, unless sales were slumping?1) But let's say it wasn't discontinued: i am not sure i would expect this, and other cheaper crate engines, to last very long? What do you expect for $3000?My goodwrench reman crate 4.3 never ran right----until i got the heads rebuilt. Needed new valve seats and valves. Now, it finally runs good.i heard ATK remans engines for GM. i do not have confidence in ATK irregardless if they remanufacture for GM or not.2) You might be better off with the "truck" 350's:#19432780#12691671 #19432779i don't have time to research but some of these have vortec heads and can probably make as much power as the 350/290. Provided they are new, not remanufactured, they might be a good deal.
What do you expect for $3000?
Quote from: Stewart G Griffin on July 16, 2022, 10:15:19 PMWhat do you expect for $3000?*cough*sputter*Huh?*Stewart, I'm certainly not mocking you or trying to be confrontational. Maybe we don't have the same frame of reference, but I expect quite a lot for $3000. To the OP, if I had $3k to spend on a new engine, I would find a usable short block. Check local machine shops for engines people have failed to pick up. Check local salvage yards. Check all the usual online and in person used markets. Put the word out among your vehicle friends that you're looking for a usable 350. You'll find your engine if you look, and you won't pay four figures for it, you'll pay three. Now you need to build it. Have your machine shop perform the necessary machine work and assemble the short block. You might find an engine with good heads, or maybe not. But now you still have cash to buy a good set and have them checked out by your machine shop. Select a good cam, lifters, and pushrods. Now you're down to intake, carb, distributor, exhaust, and accessories. Yes, I've failed to mention plugs, wires, oil, antifreeze, and a dozen other items, but we now have a rebuilt 350 for about $3000 (or maybe less if you scored a deal or two). What I've described is a budget build, but the engine you referenced sounded like one that might be dropped into a daily driver that you want to have respectable street and highway performance for your own enjoyment. If you are, instead, building a vehicle for heavy duty use or a street/strip or track vehicle, then my way is not the way to go. Let us know how you proceed and what you find.